Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Procedural

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health System is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) to lead education and competency initiatives for nursing staff across Greenwich Hospital and affiliated entities. The NPDS will advance professional practice, align with ANA standards, and promote high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include assessing learning needs, developing leadership skills, facilitating interprofessional learning, and guiding quality improvement projects.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of active nursing experience; one year of teaching experience preferred.
• Nursing staff development and/or specialty area preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Assesses learning needs based on regulatory requirements, evidence-based practice, and staff-identified needs.
• Supports the development of nursing leadership skills in self and clinical staff according to ANA Standards of Practice.
• Represents nursing in the development of interprofessional learning activities.
• Develops, educates, and implements quality improvement initiatives and outcomes across the organization.
• Develops, implements, evaluates competency based orientation.
• Develops initial and ongoing competencies in collaboration with nursing education teams.

Skills

Nursing education

Leadership development

Educational program design

Collaborative partnerships

Education

Master's degree in nursing

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
  • 1.1Assesses the learning needs based on regulatory requirements, evidence-based practice, and staff-identified needs.
• 2.Role Development
  • 2.1Supports 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
  • 3.1Represents nursing in the development of interprofessional learning activities.
• 4.Champion of Scientific Inquiry
  • 4.1Develops, educates, and implements quality improvement initiatives and outcomes across the organization
• 5.Orientation
  • 5.1Develops, implements, evaluates competency based orientation
• 6.Competency Management and Ongoing Education
  • 6.1Develops 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.

Additional Information

This position will be primarily located at Greenwich Hospital with responsibilities at Greenwich Hospital and Holly Hill in Greenwich. There will be a low frequency (no more than 2 times per month) coverage at Park Ave in Trumbull.

YNHHS Requisition ID

196920