Nursing Professional Development Specialist – Wilmington Emergency Department
The Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) provides oversight of education for staff and interprofessional teams, support for role transition and professional development, and evidence based quality nursing practice. The NPDS supports the strategic goals of ChristianaCare, our Department of Nursing and the Wilmington Emergency Department.
Highlights:
-As a member of this team you will have a role where you can make a direct impact on the quality of care within our Wilmington ED, a participating hospital in our Delaware Trauma System.
-Work for a Four-time recognized Magnet Status Hospital.
-We offer a robust benefits package to include medical, dental, eyecare, generous Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement and a 403b.
Responsibilities:
•Promotes clinical inquiry through participation in nursing research, dissemination of research findings, and integration of new evidence into practice.
•Mentors staff in coordination of quality improvement projects that align with organizational goals.
•Facilitates the onboarding of employees to ensure integration to the role on both unit and system-wide levels, focusing on retention and growth.
•Develops, coordinates, and evaluates individualized orientation plans for employees that guide the employee toward achieving and maintaining job competency.
•Develops, coordinates, and evaluates competency programs and identifies deficiencies in staff competency.
•Identifies and validates developmental/educational priorities through data-driven analysis of learning needs.
•Utilizes adult learning principles and instructional design standards to develop and implement quality curriculum, focused on achievement of excellent outcomes.
•Utilizes valid and reliable methods to measure performance outcomes and quality indicators to revise educational content and delivery methods as evidenced by achieved optimal outcomes.
•Collaborates with interprofessional teams, leaders, stakeholders, and others to facilitate excellence and positive outcomes.
•Partners with Professional Governance/Decision Making Councils on the practice and system wide level to effect change and generate positive outcomes.
•Participates in activities to promote the specialty of Nursing Professional Development.
•Assists others in professional role development, role transitions, and succession planning through support of mentorship programs.
Education and Experience Requirements:
-BSN Required, MS/MSN required or must be currently enrolled in program to be completed within 3 years.
-Emergency Department experience required.
-CEN or TCRN specialty board certification is required.
-Candidates with BLS, ACLS, PALS and TNCC are preferred.
Annual Compensation Range $92,726.40 - $148,387.20This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date
Feb 3, 2026EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/