Nursing Professional Development Practitioner I - Registered Nurse

University of Maryland Medical System Easton, MD 21601, US

Job Requirements

General Summary:

Under limited supervision, provides leadership, expertise, and professional support services to direct care staff and leaders in nursing and patient care services at the unit l level. Serving as an educator, consultant, collaborator, facilitator, and change agent, this role supports excellence in clinical care, patient care, and nursing practice. The role delivers essential education, orientation, and competency-based programs that strengthen clinical knowledge and ensure consistency in unit-level practice. The scope of responsibility and accountability aligns with professional standards and continuously evolves to meet the demands of the practice setting while promoting frontline clinical development.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

Coordinates clinical orientation for unit new hires and ensures orientation content aligns with unit policies and procedures
Collaborates with department managers to choose and assign preceptors
Supports initial and ongoing competency programs for the unit and ensures criteria meet compliance, quality, and regulatory needs
Conducts unit practice gap analyses and learning needs assessments to develop, implement, and evaluate education programs.
Maintains 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.
Supports evidence-based practice improvements to facilitate the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective patient care processes at the unit/divisional level. Provides leadership to accomplish objectives through innovation and expert knowledge.
Monitors unit compliance with hospital and regulatory standards and develops and implements strategies to address identified practice gaps.
Consults, supports, and mentors clinical nursing staff in collaboration with unit leadership. In conjunction with unit leadership, identifies and analyzes trends in satisfaction, quality outcomes, and practice excellence using data to guide continuing educational efforts and initiatives to advance nursing practice.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Clinical and professional knowledge of current issues relevant to patient care delivery. Additional knowledge in the areas of professional development, group process, change management, and emerging leadership is also required.
Demonstrates ability to manage programs, staff, and small-scale projects with minimal support. Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, and follow through on assignments and/or projects. Ability to analyze and conceptually develop ideas, proposals and programs within existing frameworks.
Ability to develop collaborative programs and projects with other disciplines is required. Must be able to contribute to team effectiveness, build relationships, and facilitate improvements.
Demonstrates emerging leadership abilities, including collaborative, consultative and coaching skills.
Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age-specific needs.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, complete, and evaluate assignments and/or projects and to collaborate with others to plan and implement initiatives.

Minimum Education, Experience, And License/Certification Required

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.
A minimum of two (2) years of related experience is required.
Graduate degree preferred.
Certification in Nursing Professional Development or specialty certification preferred.

Benefits

All of your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Full-Time, Days ( some evening/night shifts required)
Pay Range: $42.64 - $64.00/hr. (Exempt)
Other Compensation (if applicable): NA
Review UMMS Benefits Overview:
2026-2027 New Hire Benefits.pdf

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