Nurse Prof Dev Specialist - Per Diem Days

The Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) is a Registered Nurse/Educator with an Advanced Nursing Degree, responsible for creating teaching strategies and educational programs to enhance nursing practice and support staff development. Highlights Location: North Bergen, NJ Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health Schedule: Per Diem, Day shift What You'll Do Create teaching/learning strategies that promote application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes to practice. Analyze competency assessment data to identify gaps in practice. Develop educational programs to achieve patient-oriented outcomes. Plan orientation and competency requirements based on future needs of staff. Manage practice gaps between academia and service. Apply change theory to support organizational innovation and change management. Encourage lifelong learning and empower individual nurses to identify their learning needs. Align activities with organizational goals and participate in decision‑making councils. Use research/EBP for clinical and nursing professional development practice change. Participate in unit‑specific initiatives to improve patient care outcomes. Requirements Education: Graduate Degree (Master's or greater) in Nursing or related field Experience: Minimum of 3 or more years of current experience in Nursing in an acute care hospital Licenses & Certifications: NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification ACLS, NRP, and PALS preferred About Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on collaboration and support among team members to advance their mission of transforming healthcare and serving as a leader of positive change. #J-18808-Ljbffr