The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist promotes professional development application of nursing clinical expertise in specified patient populations. Serves as an expert clinician, consistently serving as a clinical resource to staff. Recognized as a mentor; works to develop staff from beginner to expert status. Critically analyzes care delivered in identified service area against evidence-based practice standards and seeks ways to improve outcomes. Accountable for defined aspects of staff development, continuing education and professional development of nursing staff. Leads, facilitates, and/or participates in interprofessional quality initiatives, implementing evidence-based nursing practices, shared decision making, and other educational plans and activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs that support nursing orientation, skill development, and continuing education.

Collaborate with leaders and staff to identify learning needs and design effective development strategies.

Facilitate competency assessments and ongoing professional development activities.

Support nursing staff in evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, and research utilization.

Serve as a role model, mentor, and resource for clinical staff and nurse educators.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards related to nursing education and training.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) preferred; bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required.

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Virginia.

Professional certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) preferred

Minimum of 3 years of recent clinical nursing experience required; prior experience in education, leadership, or staff development strongly preferred.

Excellent communication, teaching, and facilitation skills.

Schedule: Full-time, with flexibility to meet department and staff education needs.

Why Join Sentara?
At Sentara Obici Hospital, we are committed to supporting the growth and development of our nursing team. As a Nursing Professional Development Specialist, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of nursing practice, enhancing patient outcomes, and building a culture of lifelong learning. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional advancement.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$80,184.00-$133,619.20. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.