ED & BHU Nursing Professional Development Practitioner at LifeBridge Health – Baltimore, Maryland

Who We Are:

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

About the Role:

The Behavioral Health and Emergency Department Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (NPD Practitioner) at Sinai Hospital, under limited supervision, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive education and professional development programs supporting the Behavioral Health (BHU) and Emergency Department (ED) service lines. Grounded in adult learning principles and aligned with the ANA Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards, this role promotes clinical excellence through onboarding oversight, competency validation, and at-the-elbow education. Candidates should bring a strong clinical background in Behavioral Health and/or Emergency Nursing experience to effectively support high-acuity patient populations and crisis-driven environments. The NPD Practitioner partners with interdisciplinary leaders and frontline clinical team members as a facilitator, mentor, and advisor to advance quality improvement and ensure safe, high-quality, evidence-based patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and evaluates education programs for the BHU and ED using adult learning principles and professional development standards.
• Provides leadership, support, and at-the-elbow education for frontline team members in the BHU and ED, promoting clinical excellence in high-acuity and crisis-driven environments.

• Partners with BHU and ED leadership, as well as interdisciplinary teams, to advance quality improvement initiatives, regulatory readiness, and hospital-wide education priorities.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing required; Master’s preferred.

Licensure: Current Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license required; American Heart Association issued BLS required.

Certification: National certification required (e.g., Nursing Specialty, Nursing Professional Development, or ASTD); additional certifications as appropriate, including AHA ACLS, NRP, PALS, and corresponding Instructor certifications.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in Behavioral Health and/or Emergency Nursing experience required; previous education or teaching experience preferred.