Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Wilmington Emergency Department
Company: ChristianaCare
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Nursing Professional Development Specialist – Wilmington
Emergency Department The Nursing Professional Development
Specialist (NPDS) provides oversight of education for staff and
interprofessional teams, support for role transition and
professional development, and evidence based quality nursing
practice. The NPDS supports the strategic goals of ChristianaCare,
our Department of Nursing and the Wilmington Emergency Department.
Highlights: -As a member of this team you will have a role where
you can make a direct impact on the quality of care within our
Wilmington ED, a participating hospital in our Delaware Trauma
System. - Work for a Four-time recognized Magnet Status Hospital. -
We offer a robust benefits package to include medical, dental,
eyecare, generous Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement and a 403b.
Responsibilities: •Promotes clinical inquiry through participation
in nursing research, dissemination of research findings, and
integration of new evidence into practice. •Mentors staff in
coordination of quality improvement projects that align with
organizational goals. •Facilitates the onboarding of employees to
ensure integration to the role on both unit and system-wide levels,
focusing on retention and growth. •Develops, coordinates, and
evaluates individualized orientation plans for employees that guide
the employee toward achieving and maintaining job competency.
•Develops, coordinates, and evaluates competency programs and
identifies deficiencies in staff competency. •Identifies and
validates developmental/educational priorities through data-driven
analysis of learning needs. •Utilizes adult learning principles and
instructional design standards to develop and implement quality
curriculum, focused on achievement of excellent outcomes. •Utilizes
valid and reliable methods to measure performance outcomes and
quality indicators to revise educational content and delivery
methods as evidenced by achieved optimal outcomes. •Collaborates
with interprofessional teams, leaders, stakeholders, and others to
facilitate excellence and positive outcomes. •Partners with
Professional Governance/Decision Making Councils on the practice
and system wide level to effect change and generate positive
outcomes. •Participates in activities to promote the specialty of
Nursing Professional Development. •Assists others in professional
role development, role transitions, and succession planning through
support of mentorship programs. Education and Experience
Requirements: -BSN Required, MS/MSN required or must be currently
enrolled in program to be completed within 3 years. -Emergency
Department experience required. -CEN or TCRN specialty board
certification is required. -Candidates with BLS, ACLS, PALS and
TNCC are preferred. Annual Compensation Range $92,726.40 -
$148,387.20 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good
faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of
posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a
successful candidate will depend on individual factors including
without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications
as they relate to specific job requirements. Christiana Care Health
System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to
prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its
community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions
without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or
expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship
status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable
federal, state, or local law.
Keywords: ChristianaCare, Newark , Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Wilmington Emergency Department, Healthcare , Newark, Delaware
