Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Baptist Health Jacksonville
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Baptist Health Jacksonville
Healthcare system with hospitals and clinics
About Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.
The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs and professional development initiatives for team members across the health system. This role focuses on transition to practice for new graduates and experienced nurses, fosters workplace learning through evidence-based strategies, and applies adult learning principles to meet the diverse needs of clinical teams. The position will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure continuous professional growth and improve patient care outcomes.
*Education Note: Master's degree in nursing required within 24 months of hire.
*Certification Note: At least one Baptist Health approved certification is required for this role. NPD certification is highly encouraged within 3 years of hire.
Experience:
Over 5 years' Experience in Pediatrics Required
Over 5 years' Experience in Hematology/Oncology Required
Over 5 years' Experience in an Acute Care Setting Required
Leadership Experience Preferred
Learning and Development Preferred
Licenses and Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
Nursing Professional Development - Board Certified (NPD-BC) Preferred
Licensed Registered Nurse Required
Primary Location:
Metro SquareHealthcare system with hospitals and clinics
Baptist Health Jacksonville provides comprehensive health care for the Northeast Florida region. It operates nationally accredited hospitals and a children’s hospital, more than 200 primary care and specialty physician practices, and services such as home health care, behavioral health, occupational health, rehabilitation, and urgent care. Care is delivered through a network of inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home- and community-based services, with an emphasis on coordinating care across life stages and settings. The organization stands out because it includes the region’s only children’s hospital and is the area’s most preferred health care provider, built on a broad, integrated circle of care rather than a single specialty. Its goal is to serve the community with high-quality, comprehensive care at every stage of life and to remain the leading and trusted health system in the Jacksonville area.
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