Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Orientation

Yale NewHaven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) to advance the professional role development of nurses and other healthcare personnel across the organization. The NPDS will facilitate education from novice to expert, aligned with ANA standards of practice, and will support competency-based orientation and ongoing education.

The role emphasizes collaboration with interprofessional teams, leadership skill development, and quality improvement initiatives to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing is required or higher.
• Enrollment in a Master's program with completion by 6/1/2027 is required.
• 3–5 years of active nursing experience; teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate and develop nursing staff across the organization.
• Develop, educate, and implement competency-based orientation.
• Represent nursing in interprofessional learning activities.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and outcomes across the organization.
• Support the development of nursing leadership skills in staff.
• Develop initial and ongoing competencies with nursing education teams.

Skills

Educational program development

Teaching/education delivery

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Enrollment in a Master's program with completion by 6/1/2027

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) at Yale New Haven Health System is built upon the Nursing professional development, Scope and Standards of practice framework. The NPDS is a specialized nursing professional that facilitates the professional role development and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel along the continuum from novice to expert.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Education

   1.1 Assesses the learning needs based on regulatory requirements, evidence-based practice, and staff-identified needs.

2. Role Development

   2.1 Supports the development of nursing leadership skills in self and clinical nursing staff according to ANA Standards of Practice, to promote professional nursing practice and quality patient care.

3. Collaborative Partnerships

   3.1 Represents nursing in the development of interprofessional learning activities.

4. Champion of Scientific Inquiry

   4.1 Develops, educates, and implements quality improvement initiatives and outcomes across the organization

5. Orientation

   5.1 Develops, implements, evaluates competency based orientation

6. Competency Management and Ongoing Education

   6.1 Develops initial and ongoing competencies in collaboration with nursing education teams.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Master's degree or higher required, one degree must be in nursing (Either BS or MS in nursing). Candidates must be enrolled in Master's program and the degree must be completed by 6/1/2027

EXPERIENCE

3-5 Years of active Nursing experience , one year of relevant teaching experience preferred , nursing staff development and/or specialty area preferred

LICENSURE

Licensure as a RN in the state of CT/ RI & Nursing Board Certification within 2 years of hire

SPECIAL SKILLS

Demonstrates ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

The NPDS would support their assigned area, and others as requested, throughout the health system. Travel to YNHHS entities as needed to facilitate professional development activities of nurses within YNHHS.

YNHHS Requisition ID

190726