Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Procedural and PACU

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. seeks a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to advance nursing education and professional growth across the health system.

The role focuses on implementing evidence-based learning, facilitating collaboration, and promoting high-quality patient care. The NPDS will lead educational program development, competency assessment, and orientation initiatives while aligning with ANA standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in nursing; one degree must be in nursing.
• Enrollment in a Master's program with completion by 6/1/2027.
• Experience: 3–5 years active nursing; 1 year teaching/education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Education needs assessment based on regulatory and staff needs.
• Support development of nursing leadership skills and professional practice.
• Represent nursing in interprofessional learning activities.
• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives and outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate competency-based orientation.
• Collaborate with education teams to develop initial and ongoing competencies.

Skills

Educational program development

Deliver and evaluate education

Interprofessional learning

Education

Master's degree in nursing or higher

One nursing degree mandatory

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

Procedural areas at Yale New Haven Hospital including IR, Cath Lab, EP lab coverage with some support in PACU.

YNHHS Requisition ID

197187