Nursing Professional Development Specialist at Trinity Health

Stafford, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

133328.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Education, Clinical Competency, Evidence-Based Practice, Mentoring, Quality Improvement, Program Design, Collaboration, Interdisciplinary Teams, Regulatory Standards, Continuing Education, Orientation, Professional Development, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, Critical Care, Medical-Surgical

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Position Purpose: At Johnson Memorial Hospital, the Nurse Senior – Educator, also known as the Nursing Professional Development Specialist, advances nursing excellence through evidence-based education and professional development. This role empowers nurses to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care by fostering lifelong learning and supporting clinical competency across service lines. What You Will Do: Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs that promote clinical competency, orientation, and continuing education for nursing staff. Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to assess learning needs and develop targeted strategies for professional growth. Serve as a mentor and resource, guiding nurses in evidence-based practice and supporting quality improvement initiatives. Lead efforts to integrate best practices and regulatory standards into nursing education and clinical workflows. Minimum Qualifications: Required: Current and valid Connecticut RN license. Graduation from an accredited nursing program. A Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is a strong preference; near requirement. BSN candidates will only be considered if they are actively pursuing an MSN or higher degree. Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in Medical/Surgical or Critical Care inpatient specialty/service lines. This will include, but is not limited to: ICU, Emergency Room, Critical Care, Telemetry, and/or Medical-Surgical service lines. Preferred: Experience in staff education or professional development (strong preference; nearly required). Current BLS certification and advanced specialty certifications (ACLS, etc.). Certification support will be offered post-hire. Demonstrated ability to design and deliver educational programs for nursing staff. Position Highlights: Full-Time: 40 hours/week This is a salaried position with a range of: $83,304 to $133,328 Ministry/Facility Information Johnson Memorial Hospital and Home & Community Health Services provide a continuum of health care services to those living and working in north central Connecticut and western Massachusetts. The 92-bed hospital and home health and hospice agency have been anchor institutions in north central Connecticut for more than 100 years. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist designs, implements, and evaluates educational programs for nursing staff. This role also involves mentoring nurses and integrating best practices into clinical workflows.