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How much do nursing professional development practitioner jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for nursing professional development practitioner in the United States is $130,295.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Nursing Professional Development Practitioner vs Nursing Educator?

AspectNursing Professional Development PractitionerNursing Educator
CredentialsRN license, certifications in education or trainingRN license, advanced degrees in nursing education
Work EnvironmentHospitals, healthcare organizations, training departmentsAcademic institutions, nursing schools, universities
Primary FocusStaff training, competency development, continuing educationStudent instruction, curriculum development, academic teaching

The Nursing Professional Development Practitioner primarily focuses on staff education within healthcare settings, ensuring nurses stay current with skills and certifications. In contrast, Nursing Educators work mainly in academic environments, teaching nursing students and developing curricula. Both roles require nursing licensure and related certifications but differ in their work settings and target audiences.

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

To thrive as a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner, you need expertise in nursing practice, adult education, curriculum development, and typically a BSN or MSN along with certification like NPD-BC. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), simulation technology, and competency assessment tools is important. Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills help facilitate effective learning and support nursing staff growth. These competencies ensure continuous professional development, high-quality patient care, and improved clinical outcomes within healthcare organizations.

How does a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner typically collaborate with clinical staff to implement educational programs?

Nursing Professional Development Practitioners work closely with clinical staff by assessing learning needs, designing targeted educational programs, and providing hands-on training sessions. They often partner with nurse managers, educators, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure educational initiatives align with organizational goals and patient care standards. Practitioners facilitate feedback sessions, mentor new nurses, and continually evaluate the effectiveness of training, fostering a supportive environment for ongoing professional growth.

What is a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner?

A Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (NPDP) is a registered nurse who specializes in fostering the professional growth and development of nursing staff. They design, implement, and evaluate educational programs, orientation, and training to ensure nurses maintain and improve their skills and knowledge. NPDPs also play a key role in supporting evidence-based practice, mentoring, and facilitating career advancement for nurses. Their work helps improve patient care, staff satisfaction, and organizational outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Nursing Professional Development Practitioner job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,295 per year, or $62.6 per hour.
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Nursing Professional Development Practitioner ED and BHU

Garnet Health

Middletown, NY • On-site

$55.30 - $65.86/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 3 hours ago


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7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Overview

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner on our Nursing Professional Development team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center- MIddletown. 


Responsibilities

The Nursing Professional Development Practitioner develops and uses tools, theories, skills and knowledge of NPD to improve the practice of staff.  The Scope and Standards of Nursing Professional Development Practice describe key roles and responsibilities for which the NPD Practitioner is accountable.  They include:

  • Learning facilitator. The NPD practitioner uses the educational design process to bridge the knowledge, skills, and/or practice gaps identified through needs assessment.
  • Change agent. The NPD practitioner actively works to transform processes at micro, meso-, and macro-system levels through inspiration, initiation, adoption, and sustainment of and adaptation to change using project management and improvement processes.
  • Mentor. The NPD practitioner advances the profession by contributing to the professional development of others and supporting life-long learning as individuals develop across practice, professional and educational settings.
  • Leader. The NPD Practitioner influences the interprofessional practice and learning environments, the NPD specialty, the profession of nursing, and healthcare.
  • Champion of scientific inquiry. The NPD practitioner promotes the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and the use of evidence to advance NPD practice, guide clinical practice, and improve patient care.
  • Advocate for NPD specialty. The NPD practitioner actively supports, promotes, and demonstrates nursing professional development as a nursing practice specialty.
  • Partner for practice transitions. The NPD practitioner supports the transition of nurses and other healthcare team members across learning and practice environments, roles, and professional stages.

Overall outputs of NPD practice are learning, change, professional role competence and growth, which ultimately lead to optimal patient care, population health, and protection of the public.

At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you’ll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.
Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.

Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from Garnet Health System. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. 

The compensation range for the role is $55.2966 -$65.8639 USD hourly.

Garnet Health System provides a compensation range to comply with the New York State law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. When determining a team member’s compensation and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).


Qualifications

Minimum Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Master’s degree in nursing / education / or Post-Master’s certification in nursing education preferred.

Minimum Experience:

  • 3 years’ experience in nursing professional development in either a hospital or academic setting, or demonstrated expertise in a clinically equivalent role.

Required Certification/Registration:

  • Current New York State registered nurse license.
  • BLS/ACLS provider status required, BLS/ACLS instructor status required, or achieved within 1 year of date of hire. PALS provider status for practitioners assigned to pediatric areas, i.e., Children’s ED, Pediatric Unit (5W), and ICU. 
  • ANCC Nursing Professional Development (NPD) certification required, or achieved when ANCC eligibility criteria are met (4000 clinical practice hours).

Physical Requirements:

  • Travel to multiple facilities is required.

Working Conditions:

  • Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
  • Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 30 lbs.
  • Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.

Workplace type
On-siteQualifications:

Minimum Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Master’s degree in nursing / education / or Post-Master’s certification in nursing education preferred.

Minimum Experience:

  • 3 years’ experience in nursing professional development in either a hospital or academic setting, or demonstrated expertise in a clinically equivalent role.

Required Certification/Registration:

  • Current New York State registered nurse license.
  • BLS/ACLS provider status required, BLS/ACLS instructor status required, or achieved within 1 year of date of hire. PALS provider status for practitioners assigned to pediatric areas, i.e., Children’s ED, Pediatric Unit (5W), and ICU. 
  • ANCC Nursing Professional Development (NPD) certification required, or achieved when ANCC eligibility criteria are met (4000 clinical practice hours).

Physical Requirements:

  • Travel to multiple facilities is required.

Working Conditions:

  • Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
  • Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 30 lbs.
  • Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.
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