GS Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Master’s degree in nursing and at least 5 years of progressively responsible duties in clinical nursing practice require

Skill in analyzing clinical, quality, and educational data to identify practice gaps, develop measurable objectives, and evaluate program outcomes.

Skill in developing and delivering educational programs and presentations for nursing and interprofessional audiences.

Skill in using computerized information systems to access, enter, analyze, and retrieve clinical, quality, and educational data.

Ability to function effectively in high-demand environments involving critical patient care issues, organizational change, and competing priorities.

Role and Unit specific coverage preferred

$104,000.00- $151,000.00

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) is responsible for directing and planning the continuum of learning and professional development to support competence in role performance and improve patient care and quality outcomes.

The role exists to advance clinical practice, professional growth, and organizational effectiveness through structured education and development initiatives that align with departmental and organizational strategic goals.

The NPDS assesses staff learning needs; identifies program goals and objectives; develops, plans, and implements evidence-based educational activities designed to promote positive learning and practice environments; and evaluates changes in knowledge, skills, and behaviors to ensure improved patient care and quality outcomes.

The role collaborates across departments and disciplines to support practice transitions, quality improvement efforts, and the integration of evidence into practice.

Conducts Comprehensive Learning Needs Assessments:

Identifies and prioritizes educational and professional development needs by collecting and analyzing data from quality metrics, competency assessments, regulatory requirements, patient outcomes, practice gaps, stakeholder input, and organizational initiatives.