Nurse Educator, Oncology - Nursing Education

Nursing Professional Development Specialist
The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) at Yale New Haven Health System is built upon the Nursing professional development, Scope and Standards of practice framework. The NPDS is a specialized nursing professional that facilitates the professional role development and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel along the continuum from novice to expert.
Education: Assesses the learning needs based on regulatory requirements, evidence-based practice, and staff-identified needs.
Supports the development of nursing leadership skills in self and clinical nursing staff according to ANA Standards of Practice, to promote professional nursing practice and quality patient care.
Collaborative Partnerships: Represents nursing in the development of interprofessional learning activities.
Champion of Scientific Inquiry: Develops, educates, and implements quality improvement initiatives and outcomes across the organization.
Competency Management and Ongoing Education: Develops initial and ongoing competencies in collaboration with nursing education teams.
Education: Masters degree or higher required, one degree must be in nursing (Either BS or MS in nursing). Experience: 3-5 years of active nursing experience, one year of relevant teaching experience preferred, nursing staff development and/or specialty area preferred.
Licensure as a RN in the state of CT/ RI & Nursing Board Certification within 2 years of hire.
Physical Demand: The NPDS would support their assigned area, and others as requested, throughout the health system. Travel to YNHHS entities as needed to facilitate professional development activities of nurses within YNHHS.
Additional Information: This position will cover the Greenwich Hospital and Stamford Long Ridge locations, as well as Smilow Fairfield and NEMG locations in Fairfield County.