Nurse Prof Dev Specialist - Maternal Child - F/T Day

About This Role The Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) is a Registered Nurse/Educator with an Advanced Nursing Degree, focusing on nursing practice, education, and leadership. This role is ideal for those passionate about facilitating lifelong learning and supporting nursing staff in their professional growth. Highlights Location: Red Bank, NJ Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health Schedule: Full-time, 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 partner with staff to facilitate achievement of personal and professional goals. 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; minimum of 5 or more years of current experience in Maternal Child Health (Postpartum, NICU, and Labor and Delivery) Licenses & Certifications: Current NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License; AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for HCP Certification; Certification in OB or EFM required; ACLS, NRP, and PALS preferred About Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on supporting their employees and fostering a collaborative culture to enhance the health and well-being of the communities they serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr