Where Expertise Meets Compassionate Care!
Every day, our Nursing Professional Development Specialist to support our Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Step down and Med/Surg teams at Mease Countryside Hospital. This role plays a critical part in developing, supporting, and advancing the clinical practice of our ICU nurses through education, coaching, and evidence‑based practice.
Positions details:
- Location: St. Anthony's Hospital - Neuro ICU, Neuro Step Down and Med/Surg - St. Petersburg, Florida
- Status: Full Time - Exempt from Overtime
- Shift: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - can vary
- Occasional weekend requirement
- On Call: No
- Always in person
At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 33,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.
Benefits and perks for you and your family:
- 401(k) match and additional yearly contributions
- Parental Leave covering births and adoptions
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Year performance appraisal and team award bonus
- Extensive training and mentorship along with amazing career growth opportunities
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Will and Legal assistance
- Community discounts and more
- AND the chance to be part of an amazing team and a great place to work!
Requirements:
- RN (Registered Nurse) License
- Bachelor's or Higher degree in Nursing
- 3-years' RN experience in an Acute Care setting
- Preferred: Experience supporting education in a Neuro ICU setting
- Preferred: Nursing Professional Development Certification (ANPD)
- BLS certification with the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- ACLS certification with the American Heart Association
The Nursing Professional Development Specialist responsibilities and skills:
- Assess, develop, and lead educational programs that strengthen clinical competence and professional growth for ICU team members
- Design and oversee unit‑specific education based on identified learning needs and quality initiatives
- Support clinical orientation and ongoing education for new and existing ICU nurses
- Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for evidence‑based practice and clinical education
- Partner with clinical leaders and interdisciplinary teams to support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Provide consultation and guidance on education requirements, competencies, and available learning resources
- Act as a positive change agent by supporting practice improvement, communication, and engagement
- Perform Registered Nurse functions and other duties as assigned, as needed
- This role follows the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) Scope and Standards of Practice and promotes clinical excellence through evidence‑based care.
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