Women's Health & Float Pool Nursing Professional Development

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 124,158,000 - 194,590,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinai Hospital in Baltimore seeks a Women's Health Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to design, develop, implement, and evaluate education for Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and Float Pool teams, grounded in adult learning principles.

Under limited supervision, you will lead onboarding oversight, competency validation, and hands-on coaching to promote clinical excellence and evidence-based patient care in a high-acuity setting.

Qualifications

• RN with Maryland license required; BLS required.
• 3-5 years of Labor and Delivery nursing experience required; teaching experience preferred.
• National certification in Nursing Professional Development or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and evaluates education programs for Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Float Pool teams.
• Provides leadership and at-the-elbow education for frontline team members in L&D, Postpartum and Float Pool.
• Partners with Women's Health and Float Pool leadership to advance quality improvement and regulatory readiness.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Education program design

Mentoring

Onboarding oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role:

The Women's Health Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (NPD Practitioner) at Sinai Hospital, under limited supervision, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive education and professional development programs supporting the Women's Heath (L&D, Postpartum) service lines and Float Pool nurses. Grounded in adult learning principles and aligned with the ANA Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards, this role promotes clinical excellence through onboarding oversight, competency validation, and at-the-elbow education. Candidates should bring a strong clinical background in Labor and Delivery experience to effectively support the team caring for these patient populations and environments. The NPD Practitioner partners with interdisciplinary leaders and frontline clinical team members as a facilitator, mentor, and advisor to advance quality improvement and ensure safe, high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and evaluates education programs for Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Float Pool teams, using adult learning principles and professional development standards.
• Provides leadership, support, and at-the-elbow education for frontline team members in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum and Float Pool, promoting clinical excellence in high-acuity and crisis-driven environments.
• Partners with Women's Health and Float Pool leadership, as well as interdisciplinary teams, to advance quality improvement initiatives, regulatory readiness, and hospital-wide education priorities.

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in nursing required; Master's preferred.

Licensure:

Current Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license required; American Heart Association issued BLS required. Certification: National certification required (e.g., Nursing Specialty, Nursing Professional Development, or ASTD); additional certifications as appropriate, including AHA ACLS, NRP, PALS, and corresponding Instructor certifications.

Experience:

3-5 years of experience in Labor and Delivery Nursing experience required; previous education or teaching experience preferred.

Pay Range: $43.33 to $67.91 Based On Experience

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support

403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications

Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About Sinai Hospital

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Sinai delivers advanced care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.