Nursing Professional Development Specialist 24hrs Days Medical Surgical at MerrimackHealth – Lawrence, Massachusetts

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $37.72 to $81.76 hourly, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity. considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

This is a system level position to influence the professional role, competence and growth of learners centrally and unit-level as needed.

The Professional Development Specialist provides educational expertise in the field of Medical Surgical professional staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Requires theoretical practical knowledge of adult education, clinical nursing, and leadership skills to facilitate the delivery of quality care in assigned nursing areas and other clinical disciplines.

• Provides educational consultation, facilitation planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs that award continuing education credit.

• Participate in the planning and delivery of the clinical aspects of new employee orientation

• Participates in the planning and delivery of mandatory certifications programs, such as ACLS, BLS and PALS

• Works within the Professional Development department and with the CNLs and clinical educators to establish clinical competencies and skills sessions

· Coordinates the operation of the Simulation Lab, which includes: creating and executing simulation scenarios with debriefing; maintenance of simulation equipment and necessary supplies; coordinates the use of the lab for multidisciplinary clinical staff; data collection to evaluate learning and outcomes

EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:

1.) Required: Bachelor's Degree (BSN) required

2.) MSN Preferred or currently enrolled in program.

3.) Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Massachusetts

4.) At least 5+ years RN experience required.

Merrimack Health is the regional health care provider of the Eastern Merrimack Valley, serving communities across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Our integrated system includes hospitals in Lawrence, Haverhill, and Methuen, as well as a network of community-based physician practices. We are a recognized leader in heart and stroke care, maternal and child health, orthopedics, surgical services, trauma and emergency care, and outpatient programs. Committed to delivering trusted, compassionate care close to home, Merrimack Health is advancing a unified and patient-centered approach to health care for the region.