About this role
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
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.
EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
Responsibilities
- 1. Education
- 1.1 Assesses the learning needs based on regulatory requirements, evidence-based practice, and staff-identified needs.
- 2. Role Development
- 2.1 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.
- 3. Collaborative Partnerships
- 3.1 Represents nursing in the development of interprofessional learning activities.
- 4. Champion of Scientific Inquiry
- 4.1 Develops, educates, and implements quality improvement initiatives and outcomes across the organization
- 5. Orientation
- 5.1 Develops, implements, evaluates competency based orientation
- 6. Competency Management and Ongoing Education
- 6.1 Develops initial and ongoing competencies in collaboration with nursing education teams.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Master's degree or higher required, one degree must be in nursing (Either BS or MS in nursing). Candidates must be enrolled in Master's program and the degree must be completed by 6/1/2027
EXPERIENCE
3-5 Years of active Nursing experience , one year of relevant teaching experience preferred , nursing staff development and/or specialty area preferred
LICENSURE
Licensure as a RN in the state of CT/ RI & Nursing Board Certification within 2 years of hire
SPECIAL SKILLS
Demonstrates ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs.
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.
YNHHS Requisition ID
165979
Other facts
About Yale New Haven Health
Yale New Haven Health is making it easier for people to access the latest medical treatments, advanced research and innovations through our five outstanding hospitals – Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly – and our affiliation with the prestigious Yale University and its highly-ranked Yale School of Medicine.
Plus, our patients benefit from access to hundreds of dedicated primary care physicians and specialists in Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. We also have advanced clinical relationships with multiple hospitals and numerous outpatient locations throughout the state so you can get the care you need, when you need it.
As one organization, we’re working together to make health care more patient-focused, more accessible and more cost-effective. Some call it personalized medicine. We call it good care.
For more information, check out the YNHHS Web site: www.ynhhs.org
What you'll do
- The role involves assessing learning needs based on regulations and evidence-based practice, and supporting the professional development of nurses to promote quality patient care. Responsibilities also include developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives and competency-based orientation programs.
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