Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Sentara
Virginia, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2024

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist promotes professional development application of nursing clinical expertise in specified patient populations. Serves as an expert clinician, consistently serving as a clinical resource to staff. Recognized as a mentor; works to develop staff from beginner to expert status. Critically analyzes care delivered in identified service area against evidence based practice standards and seeks ways to improve outcomes. Accountable for defined aspects of staff development, continuing education and professional development of nursing staff. Leads, facilitates, and/or participates in interprofessional quality initiatives, implementing evidence based nursing practices, shared decision making, and other educational plans and activities.

Master's Level Degree in Nursing or other applicable field required. 

Doctoral Degree Preferred. 

Must be certified at time of hire in specialty area of department assigned or CNL or NPD Specialist Certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support required for Intermediate Care and Critical care units. Nursing Professional Development certification must be obtained within 3 years of hire and must be maintained thereafter.

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist promotes professional development application of nursing clinical expertise in specified patient populations. Serves as an expert clinician, consistently serving as a clinical resource to staff. Recognized as a mentor; works to develop staff from beginner to expert status. Critically analyzes care delivered in identified service area against evidence based practice standards and seeks ways to improve outcomes. Accountable for defined aspects of staff development, continuing education and professional development of nursing staff. Leads, facilitates, and/or participates in interprofessional quality initiatives, implementing evidence based nursing practices, shared decision making, and other educational plans and activities. Master's Level Degree in Nursing or other applicable field required. Doctoral Degree Preferred. Must be certified at time of hire in specialty area of department assigned or CNL or NPD Specialist Certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support required for Intermediate Care and Critical care units. Nursing Professional Development certification must be obtained within 3 years of hire and must be maintained thereafter.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)
  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - Nursing License - Compact/Multi-State License
  • Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - North Carolina
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
  • Doctorate Level Degree
  • Master's Level Degree
  • Nursing 3 years
  • Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Service Orientation
  • Leadership

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