Professional Development Specialist, L&D, Maternity

Merrimack Health; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

Merrimack Health in Lawrence, MA is seeking a Professional Development Specialist in L&D with a maternity focus to lead educational programs for clinical staff.

Under the direction of the Associate Chief Nursing Officer, you will provide consultation, evaluation, and implementation of training, partnering with Nurse Managers and interdisciplinary teams to advance patient care.

Requires BSN, MA RN license, and 5 years RN experience; MSN preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Massachusetts RN license required.
• Five years RN experience required.
• MSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational consultation, evaluation, and implementation of educational programs for clinical staff.
• Collaborate with Nurse Managers and interdisciplinary colleagues to facilitate ongoing learning, change, and growth.
• Support quality outcomes and patient care through adult education and leadership principles.

Skills

Educational consultation

Adult education

Change management

Leadership skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN degree

MSN preferred

Job description

Professional Development Specialist, L&D, Maternity

Department: Professional Development

Lawrence , MA

Days , 8:00am - 4:30pm

Scheduled Hours per Week: 32

Salary Range: $37.72 - $81.76

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Associate Chief Nursing Officer, the Professional Development Specialist provides educational consultation, evaluation, and implementation of educational programs for clinical professional staff at Merrimack Health. The Professional Development Specialist works with Nurse Managers, other interdisciplinary colleagues, staff to facilitate ongoing learning, change, role competence, and growth of healthcare professionals in order to optimize patient care and ensure quality outcomes. This role requires theoretical and practical knowledge of adult education, clinical nursing, change management principles, and leadership skills to facilitate the delivery of quality care.

EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN);
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Massachusetts;
• Five years RN experience

Preferred:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or currently enrolled in program