The Nurse in Professional Development (NPD) Specialist (MSN) demonstrates mastery of the specific knowledge and skills required for a specialty area of nursing. This position is accountable for the development and application of standards and evidence-based practice to enhance the quality of care to the patient and family. A self-directed advanced practitioner, the primary function of this position is that of an expert practitioner with essential education, consultant, researcher and managerial components.
The NPD Specialist works collaboratively with the leadership team in conducting needs assessments/gap analyses to identify interventions to address gaps in performance. The Nurse in Professional Development Specialist will develop, plan, and implement education that facilitates the professional growth, skill development, initial/ongoing competence, and attainment of standards of care to enhance patient safety for direct care providers. They evaluate outcomes of interventions, with a focus on quality, safety, and staff development.
- Require demonstrated competence in nursing specialty as evidenced by a minimum of three (3) years of experience as an RN in practice specialty.
- Require current RN or Advanced Practice FL licensure.
- Require basic working knowledge of commonly used computer applications.
- Prefer expertise in adult education and other fields as appropriate.
- Prefer NPD certification.
MSN: Master of Science in Nursing
Required License and Certs:
BLS: Basic Life Support/CPR
FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License
Employment Screening Requirements: As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/