Behavioral Health- Nursing Professional Development Practitioner I-

Job Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited graduate program is required.

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible for licensure in Maryland, is required.

A minimum of three (3) years of related experience is required.

Certification in Nursing Professional Development or other specialty certification is preferred.

Work Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited graduate program is required.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible for licensure in Maryland, is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years of related experience is required.
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development or other specialty certification is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinates and continuously evaluates clinical orientation for unit/divisional new hires and ensures orientation content aligns with policies and procedures; incorporates feedback and outcome data to drive ongoing improvements.
• Collaborates with department managers to strategically select, assign, and evaluate preceptors, ensuring appropriate role modeling and competency validation.
• Leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of initial and ongoing competency programs for the unit and/or division and ensures criteria meet compliance, quality, and regulatory needs.
• Conducts comprehensive practice gap analyses and learning needs assessments to develop, implement, and evaluate education programs.
• Develops, implements, and sustains role transition programs for new-to-practice staff and staff transitioning from one specialty or role to another in alignment with accreditation requirements at the unit and/or divisional level.
• Integrates and promotes evidence-based practice initiatives to enhance clinical quality, patient safety, and cost effective patient care processes at the unit/divisional level.
• Serves as a resource and change agent to support innovation and adoption at the unit/divisional level.
• Maintains compliance with hospital and regulatory standards; develops, implements, and evaluates action plans to address identified practice gaps and sustain improvements.
• Serves as a consultant, mentor, and educator to clinical nursing staff in collaboration with unit/divisional leadership; partners to analyze trends in satisfaction, quality outcomes, and practice excellence using data to inform and advance ongoing educational efforts and initiatives to advance nursing practice.

Benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide

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