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Nursing Professional Development Jobs in Colorado

Valleyhealth

$55.34 - $69.17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Responsible, as part of the Nursing Professional Development team, for the orientation, continued learning, educational counseling and competency of the Patient Care Services (PCS) staff at The ...

UCHealth

Clinical Educator Nursing

Steamboat Springs, CO · On-site

$40.86 - $63.33/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

YVMC Professional Development Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift ... Requirements: * Bachelor's in Nursing. Preferred: Master's in Nursing. State licensure as a ...

Galen College of Nursing

Full Time Nursing Faculty

Aurora, CO · On-site

$68K - $102K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we've ... Participates in professional development activities that increase socialization to and ...

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What is a nursing professional development specialist?

A Nursing Professional Development (NPD) specialist is a registered nurse who focuses on improving the professional growth and development of nurses and other healthcare staff. They design, implement, and evaluate educational programs, orientation sessions, and ongoing training to ensure nurses remain competent and up-to-date with the latest evidence-based practices. NPD specialists also support nursing staff with career development, leadership training, and compliance with regulatory standards. Their work ultimately helps improve patient care and safety across healthcare organizations.

What are some common challenges nursing professional development specialists face when implementing new training initiatives?

Nursing Professional Development specialists often encounter challenges such as resistance to change among staff, time constraints that limit participation in training, and the need to tailor educational content to varying experience levels. Successfully implementing new initiatives requires strong communication, engagement strategies, and collaboration with nursing leadership to secure support and resources. Additionally, specialists must stay updated on best practices and regulations to ensure training remains relevant and effective.

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

AspectNursing Professional DevelopmentNurse Educator
CredentialsRN license, certifications in education or trainingRN license, advanced degrees (e.g., MSN, EdD)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare organizationsAcademic settings, healthcare training programs
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare facilities focusing on staff trainingUniversities, colleges, healthcare education institutions

In summary, Nursing Professional Development focuses on training and supporting current staff within healthcare settings, while Nurse Educators primarily teach and prepare future nurses in academic or training environments. Both roles require nursing credentials but differ in their focus and work settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nursing professional development specialist?

To thrive as a Nursing Professional Development Specialist, you need expertise in nursing practice, adult education principles, and often a master’s degree in nursing or education plus relevant certifications such as NPD-BC. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), curriculum development tools, and continuing education accreditation standards is commonly required. Strong communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills help facilitate learning and drive staff engagement. These abilities are crucial for advancing nursing competence, improving patient outcomes, and fostering lifelong learning within healthcare organizations.
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Supervisor Nursing Professional Development

UCHealth

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

$45.05 - $69.82/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

UCHealth (Colorado) rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 452 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

268th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Description
Location: UCHealth UCHlth Memorial Hospital North, US:CO:Colorado Springs
Department: SRSS Clinical Education
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $45.05 - $69.82 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
This supervisor position will support Memorial Hospital North campus and the Clinical Education Resource Nurse (CERN) Program
Summary:
  • Supervises daily professional development staff activities for an assigned specialty staff.

Responsibilities:
  • Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels.
  • Provides direction, orientation, and training, coaching, and mentoring to staff. Performs or assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
  • Assesses quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs. Ensures staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Performs specialty staffing responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels. Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.
  • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
  • State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
  • 5 years of nursing experience. Preferred: Leadership experience.
  • BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *
Recognition
  • Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
  • Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
  • Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
  • Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
  • Free Care.com membership.
  • Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
  • Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
  • Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
  • Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings
  • 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
  • Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth
  • UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
    • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
    • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
  • Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

* Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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