Peri-Operative and Procedural 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 Peri-Operative and Procedural Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (NPD Practitioner) at Sinai Hospital, under limited supervision, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive education and professional development programs for the Peri-Operative Service Line, including PreOp, PACU, GIDC, CDCR, IR, and Cath Lab areas. 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 strong peri-anesthesia and/or critical care experience to effectively support high-acuity patient populations and complex procedural care. 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 PreOp, PACU, GIDC, PreOp, PACU, GIDC, CDCR, IR, and Cath Lab areas using adult learning principles and professional development standards.
• Provides leadership, support, and supervision for frontline team members in PreOp, PACU, GIDC, PreOp, PACU, GIDC, CDCR, IR, and Cath Lab areas.
• Partners with service line leadership and interdisciplinary teams to advance quality improvement initiatives, regulatory readiness, and hospital-wide education priorities.

Requirements:

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

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

Certification: National certification preferred (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 peri-anesthesia and/or critical care experience required; previous education or teaching experience preferred.