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How much do nurse professional development jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for nurse professional development in the United States is $38.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.88 and $42.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Nurse Professional Development vs Nurse Educator?

AspectNurse Professional DevelopmentNurse Educator
CredentialsRN license, certifications in education or specialty areasRN license, advanced degrees (e.g., MSN, PhD), teaching credentials
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizations, training departmentsAcademic settings, nursing schools, universities, healthcare training programs
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare organizations focusing on staff training and competencyEducational institutions and academic healthcare programs
Primary FocusEnhancing staff skills, ongoing education, complianceTeaching students, curriculum development, research

While Nurse Professional Development focuses on improving the skills and knowledge of practicing nurses within healthcare settings, Nurse Educators are primarily involved in teaching nursing students and developing educational programs. Both roles require nursing credentials, but Nurse Educators typically hold advanced degrees and work in academic environments, whereas Nurse Professionals in development roles are embedded within healthcare organizations to support staff growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Nurse Professional Development Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Nurse Professional Development Specialist, you need a strong background in nursing practice, adult education principles, and usually a BSN or MSN along with relevant certifications such as NPD-BC. Experience with learning management systems (LMS), curriculum development, and continuing education accreditation tools is typically required. Excellent communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills help facilitate learning and support organizational goals. These competencies are essential for ensuring nurses are well-trained, up-to-date, and able to deliver safe, effective patient care.

How does a Nurse Professional Development (NPD) practitioner typically collaborate with clinical staff to improve patient care?

NPD practitioners work closely with nurses, nurse leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to assess learning needs, design educational programs, and support evidence-based practice. They often facilitate workshops, mentor new staff, and coordinate orientation or competency assessments to ensure nurses are equipped with current clinical skills. Regular collaboration with frontline staff allows NPD practitioners to identify practice gaps and implement targeted training, ultimately enhancing both staff performance and patient outcomes.

What is a Nurse Professional Development (NPD) practitioner?

A Nurse Professional Development (NPD) practitioner is a registered nurse who specializes in enhancing the professional growth and continuing education of nurses and other healthcare staff. They design, implement, and evaluate educational programs, promote evidence-based practice, and support competency development throughout a nurse's career. NPD practitioners also serve as mentors, leaders, and change agents within healthcare organizations, ensuring high-quality patient care by maintaining a well-educated nursing workforce.
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Infographic showing various Nurse Professional Development job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,071 per year, or $38.5 per hour.
RN Professional Development Generalist Peri Anesthesia

RN Professional Development Generalist Peri Anesthesia

Corewell Health

Dearborn, MI • On-site

Other

Medical, Retirement

Posted 23 days ago


Corewell Health rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 763 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

444th of 880 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Seeking 3–5 years of peri-anesthesia (PACU/Pre-Op) or ICU/critical care experience, with strong clinical expertise in peri-anesthesia nursing.

Scope of work

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Generalist uses the tools, theories, skills and knowledge of the specialty to improve the healthcare practice of nursing and allied staff. The NPD Generalist uses expertise in education and professional development practices, the NPD Generalist (NPD-G) functions in collaboration with staff, leadership, faculty and researchers to develop, implement and evaluate professional development programs that influence professional role competence, continuous learning and growth. Promote synergistic practices and patient outcomes throughout the organization, and advances and leads NPD practice based on the Beaumont Health Nursing Professional Practice Model and in accordance with Association Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing Development Practice.

  • Uses a systematic approach, analyzes issues, forecast trends and supporting data to determine the learning needs of individuals, service lines, and organizations. Using data gathered; validates, prioritizes and documents evidence of professional practice gaps and outcomes in a manner that facilitates the educational planning process.

  • Collects data systematically and purposefully from a variety of sources including direct observation of nursing practice, nurses and the multidisciplinary team, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, consumers, healthcare experts, health related trends, key stakeholders, and legislative venues.

  • Uses relevant evidence, theory, research, innovative processes and practical experience to design, implement and evaluate high quality, culturally sensitive, and frequently complex educational activities, programs, or projects for staff at all stages of their career development based on identified knowledge and practice gaps. Analyzes cost and anticipated return on investment for learning activities, programs or projects.

  • Engages stakeholders and resources in the planning and implementation of lifelong learning activities for individuals and/or groups of learners. Measures program outcomes in terms of learning change, impact and professional role competency and revises future outcomes based on trends, evidence, and changes in stakeholder expectations.

  • Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practices in collaboration with others to ensure that nursing and the organization's goals and mission are in alignment. Develops and applies appropriate measurement tools in quality improvement activities.

  • Participates in and assists others in professional role development, practice role transitions, and succession planning. Collaborates with Community Education programs to facilitate, coordinate and maintain effective allied health and nursing education programs. Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of professional development practice and role transitions. Applies the educational process by selecting education content, materials, and techniques that can appeal to a diverse target audience in a positive learning environment. Demonstrates and applies expertise in educational assessment; planning; curriculum development; educational design & delivery; documentation; measurement & performance improvement.

  • Serves as an influential leader in inter-professional learning, professional growth, and practice change throughout the organization.

  • Uses evidence-based assessment techniques or issues to define potential issues, problems or needs. a Champions scientific inquiry, generating new knowledge and integrating best available evidence into practice. Conducts, encourages, facilitates and/or participates in research, EBP, and QI, including dissemination of findings locally and nationally.

  • Integrates ethics by analyzing factors related to privacy, security, and confidentiality in the use and handling of records related to educational programs. Develops processes for monitoring the integrity of educational activities including screening for potential and unethical behavior, commercial bias, conflict of interest. Identifies and addresses ethical issues within the learning environment.

  • Serves on one or more functional teams accountable for supporting core BH orientation and continuing education activities.

  • Works collaboratively with leaders, clinical and other experts, and colleagues throughout the organization to orchestrate right content, methods and resources to meet organizational goals.

  • Works to achieve staff retention and employee engagement through effective management of processes resulting in fulfillment of learning needs.

  • The Nursing Professional Development Specialist will be expected to maintain clinical expertise in assigned area(s), continually monitoring for and incorporating changes in evidence-based practices, demonstrated best practice, and patient/client population data.

  • Acts as liaison/resource for educational programs inter-departmentally at the site and system level.

  • Serves as role model/mentor to new and existing nursing department staff to ensure assimilation into the hospital and provision of quality care.

  • Coordinates the establishment of the review/revision and evaluation of policies and procedures affecting hospital departments and nursing.

  • Participates/facilitates in hospital and nursing division committees to offer nursing and educational perspective.

  • Seeks ongoing learning experiences in order to keep current with practice and promote self-growth.

  • Maintains current nursing license and any additional Visa’s/Certifications.

  • Demonstrates Customer Focus, Patient Experience, and Patient and Family Centered Care.

  • Ensures and enhances facility, safety, and regulatory outcomes including Joint Commission, CMS, National Patient Safety Goals and compliance to Restraint/Seclusion policies and procedures.

  • Completes all mandatory training/education/competencies required for job classification, along with TB testing.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of Chain of Command process and initiates as needed.

Qualifications

  • Required Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

  • Preferred Master's Degree

  • 3 years of relevant experience 3-5 years clinical experience. Required

  • previous teaching experience. Preferred

  • Registered Nurse (RN) - State of Michigan Upon Hire required

  • Board Cert Nursing Professional Development (BC-NPD) - ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you

  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .

  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance

  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

  • Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn

Department Name

Education Surgical Services - Diversified East WB Mkt

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

40

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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