NPD Specialist Manager-BH, Rehab, Birthing Center

Summary Reporting to the Senior Director, RN Education, the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist designs, delivers, and evaluates education across the continuum of care, ensuring alignment with evidence‑based practice, regulatory standards, and system priorities. The NPD Specialist supports onboarding, competency management, and ongoing professional development by applying adult learning principles and leveraging innovative modalities. Through data‑informed strategies, the NPD Specialist fosters a culture of inquiry, continuous improvement, and professional growth, ultimately enhancing clinical practice and patient outcomes. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate learning needs through formal and informal assessments and provide just‑in‑time education to address emerging or immediate practice gaps. Collaborate with unit, entity, and system leaders to develop and deliver tailored education programs that align with learner needs and practice settings. Utilize adult learning principles and multiple modalities to engage staff and ensure effective knowledge and skill transfer. Incorporate innovation and technology to enhance learning experiences. Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate onboarding programs for new hires and role transitions, ensuring seamless integration from classroom to clinical practice. Design and deliver service line programs that increase quality and standards of care. Define, assess, evaluate and validate initial and ongoing clinical competencies to meet standards of care and regulatory requirements. In partnership with system leaders, evaluate clinical performance and create action plans as necessary to drive improved system performance. Provide group teaching, individualized coaching, evaluation and build preceptor capacity to support professional development. Encourage certification, career advancement, and lifelong learning to cultivate a continuous‑learning culture. Promote and translate evidence‑based practice into clinical care; support policy development, EBP projects, and initiatives. Measure impact on clinical outcomes and foster a culture of inquiry and continuous improvement. Participate in system quality assessments and improvement programs to evaluate effectiveness of care delivered and make recommendations for improved performance. Collaborate on system committees and initiatives to develop/standardize education and implement new practice innovations. Serve as a change agent by anticipating barriers and implementing strategies that enhance adoption and sustainment of new practices, technologies, and workflows. Partner with leadership to align education with organizational priorities. Strengthen interprofessional relationships and collaborate with unit, facility, and system teams to implement educational components of new practice initiatives. Align education strategies with organizational goals and quality initiatives. Use metrics and feedback to prioritize learning needs, evaluate program effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement. Track and report system outcomes to support accreditation readiness and leadership decision‑making. Maintain accurate records of competencies, attendance, evaluations, and outcomes. Ensure educational activities adhere to accreditation criteria and regulatory standards. Interview for new hires/transfers and select applicants in collaboration with Nurse Managers. Mentor and coach clinical teams to support retention, staff engagement, and professional growth, while implementing initiatives that improve job satisfaction and workforce stability. Evaluate staff in collaboration with Nurse Managers. Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental operations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs of nursing education. Education Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s in Nursing (MSN) required. Current RN license in applicable state(s); in good standing. BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS certification and AHA instructor certification(s) preferred. NPD specialty or other professional certification required within 1 year of hire. Experience 3–5 years of nursing experience required; prior experience in education required. Skills Expertise in adult learning, curriculum design, and evaluation. Proficiency with EBP, research utilization, and outcomes measurement. Strong collaboration, communication, and change‑management skills. Comfort with learning technologies/LMS and data‑informed decision making. Supervisory Responsibility Provides guidance and direction to team members assigned to specific projects. Interviews and selects applicants in conjunction with Nurse Managers. Evaluates staff in collaboration with Nurse Managers. Work Environment and Schedule Primarily onsite within assigned entities; travel across Brown University Health sites for system initiatives and education delivery is required. Standard business hours with flexibility for off‑shift education and unit support as needed. Pay Range $105,705.60–$211,369.60 EEO Statement Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location Rhode Island Hospital – 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903 #J-18808-Ljbffr Brown University Health