Senior Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Job in
Akron, Summit County, Ohio, 44329, USA
Listing for:
Akron Children’s Hospital
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-30
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
Full Time Days
. Variable shifts. Experience caring for burn patients is required. Caring for all ages is preferred. This position provides inpatient and outpatient NPD support as well as community outreach.
The Senior Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist is a highly experienced educator responsible for advancing nursing practice through leadership in education, professional development, evidence-based practice, and strategic initiatives. This role mentors other professional development staff and plays a critical role in developing and implementing system-wide educational strategies. The Senior NPD Specialist supports the onboarding, orientation, and ongoing competency of nursing staff while cultivating a culture of continuous learning and excellence in practice.
Responsibilities
The Senior NPD specialist advances the profession by contributing to the professional development of others, supporting collaborative relationships and supporting life-long learning.Uses the educational design process to bridge the knowledge, skills and practice gaps identified through needs assessment.Influences the inter-professional practice and learning environments, the NPD specialty, and the profession of nursing and healthcare through collaboration with leadership in planning and decision making to achieve desired results.Actively works to transform processes at all levels through inspiration, initiation, adoption and sustainment of and adaptation to change using project management and improvement processes.Promotes the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and the use of evidence to advance NPD practice, guide clinical practice and improve patient care.Actively supports, promotes, and demonstrates nursing professional development as a nursing practice specialty through promotion of research, EBP, and QI.Supports the transitions of nurses and other healthcare team members across learning and practice environments, roles and professional stages.Other duties as required.Technical Expertise
Experience in project management with interdisciplinary team is required.Experience in data analysis and presentations is required.Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.Experience in healthcare is preferred.Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.Education and Experience
Education:
BSN required. Master's degree in nursing or related field required.Certification:
Registered Nurse licensure is required; BLS certification is required; PALS certification may be required by area of service. Professional nursing certification required.Years of relevant experience:
Minimum 4 years required.Years of experience supervising:
None.Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Status:
Onsite
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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