Shift:

Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate processes to meet the educational, development and competency need of nursing and nursing support staff through effective use of a variety of learning activities. Align activities with programs and processes the standardized functions for Nursing Professional Development.

Required Qualifications: Nursing Professional Development Specialist

  • Minimum of three years current applicable clinical experience in a health care setting required.
  • Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan development activities that impact positive outcomes and performance.
  • Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Demonstrated ability to instruct and collaborate with others required.
  • Ability to solve complex problems through a well-ordered approach required.
  • Knowledge of systems and change theory, individual, and group behaviors, teaching and learning principles, and research outcomes required.
  • Ability to balance and prioritize diverse clinical and leadership responsibilities required. 
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications: Nursing Professional Development Specialist

  • Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
  • Based on position, one or more of the following courses including STABLE, smoking cessation counseling, basic critical care or other specialty training courses is preferred
  • Certification and ANPD or clinical specialty preferred.