Professional Development Specialist RN - Part Time - Nights

About the role

The Professional Development Specialist (PDS) is an experienced registered nurse with advanced clinical expertise, serving as an educator, change agent, researcher, and mentor within their specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assess practice gaps through data analysis to identify learning needs and desired outcomes.
• Develop, plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs for staff onboarding, ongoing education, and leadership development.
• Facilitate positive learning environments, ensure staff competency, and maintain current knowledge of nursing practice.
• Lead change initiatives, collaborate with interprofessional teams, and promote evidence-based practice.
• Mentor peers, coordinate preceptor development, and support professional growth.
• Participate in councils, committees, and community activities to enhance staff and patient care.
• Conduct assessments, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational initiatives.
• Support staff competency and professional growth.
• Act as a resource, mentor, and leader within the clinical setting.
• Ensure compliance with practice standards and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN required, MSN or MEd preferred.
• Minimum of five years of clinical nursing experience or three years plus two years of educator experience.
• Current RN licensure, specialty certification (required within two years), BLS, and additional certifications per practice area (e.g., ACLS, NRP).

Skills

• Strong communication, teaching, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to develop educational materials, coordinate training activities, and foster professional development.