Nursing Prof Development Practitioner-Family Birth Place

Nursing Professional Development Practitioner – Family Birth Place Job Title: Nursing Professional Development Practitioner – Family Birth Place Location: Carroll Hospital, 200 Memorial Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Job Summary: Carroll Hospital is seeking a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner to support the Family Birth Place. This role blends education, mentorship, orientation oversight, and interdisciplinary collaboration to advance clinical excellence and professional development for frontline nursing staff. The NPD Practitioner functions as a facilitator, mentor, advisor, and partner in promoting evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and high-quality patient care, in alignment with ANA Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards. Key Responsibilities Education & Professional Development Facilitate real-time, needs-based learning and support staff requests. Serve as a trusted resource, modeling professional practice and reinforcing evidence-based care. Conduct rounding to assess knowledge/practice gaps and provide feedback for decision-making. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and evaluate education initiatives. Align education across departments to standardize best practices and integrate evidence-based practice. Promote continuous professional growth through targeted learning opportunities. Orientation & Onboarding Coordinate and evaluate unit orientation for nursing staff and students. Support preceptors in teaching strategies, competency validation, and schedule management. Provide guidance for nursing student conversion to permanent roles. Participate in Clinical Orientation and Nurse Residency programs as needed. Mentor nurses and support staff to promote professional growth, certification, and lifelong learning. Provide individualized coaching for new graduates, specialty nurses, and experienced staff. Ensure ongoing education meets competency, certification, and regulatory standards. Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Quality Partner with Clinical Leadership, Quality, and Compliance teams to align education with performance metrics and organizational goals. Serve as an educational resource for regulatory and accreditation readiness. Use data and evidence-based findings to identify priorities and evaluate program effectiveness. Leadership Promote critical thinking and resilience among nursing staff. Collaborate with frontline leadership on strategic planning, policy development, and educational initiatives. Support a culture of learning, excellence, and safe patient care. Qualifications Required Registered Nurse (RN) license – Current Maryland license or eligibility Basic Life Support (BLS) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, Completion of MSN required within 2 years of hire. Labor & Delivery or NICU experience Preferred Advanced Practice RN – Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN-CNS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Certification National certification in Nursing Specialty or Nursing Professional Development required within 1 year of hire Why Carroll Hospital Join a team dedicated to clinical excellence, professional growth, and high-quality patient care. The NPD Practitioner plays a key role in developing nursing staff, fostering evidence-based practice, and shaping the future of nursing education at Carroll Hospital. Additional Information Who We Are: 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. What We Offer: Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients. Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification. Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support—improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license. Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs. Why LifeBridge Health: 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 the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifebridge Health, Inc.