Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (RN, MSN)
Company: Manchester Memorial Hospital
Location: New Britain
Posted on: February 25, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627) Work where every
moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare
colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we
do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part
of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a
Clinical Nurse Educator. The Greater Manchester Region has
approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial
Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus
of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large
multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The
Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19
towns. The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner is a
Register Nurse with NPD practice judgement and expertise who
influence professional role competence and growth of learners. The
NPD practitioner is responsible for supporting learners within the
context and framework of the Nursing Professional Development,
Scope and Standards practice as approved by the American Nurses
Association. This position works in collaboration with nursing
leadership to foster and influence competency management, clinical
nursing education, professional role development, policy
standardization, collaborative partnerships, scientific inquiry,
transition to practice and onboarding/orientation of new Hartford
HealthCare colleagues. The practitioner is an essential member of
the nursing leadership team who promotes the alignment of regional
NPD and practice excellence with the HHC system as a whole.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements · Demonstrates ability
to develop, deliver and evaluate educational programs. · Working
knowledge of high reliability and LEAN process improvement
strategies. · Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to
education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality
improvement in the delivery of patient care and services. ·
Knowledge of the principles/theories of adult learning. · Knowledge
of unit based orientation plans. · Strong skills in the process of
educational needs assessments. · Excellent communication skills,
both verbal and written. · Ability to manage multiple priorities in
a fast-paced environment. · Must be able to work independently as
well as part of a collaborative team. · Proficient in Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint and strong skills in excel. Key areas of
responsibility Learning Facilitator: Uses the educational design
process and adult learning principles to bridge the knowledge,
skills and/or practice gaps identified through learning needs
assessment and evaluation of outcomes. Collaborative Partner:
Collaborates with members of the nursing leadership team to assess
learning needs, develops programs, monitors clinical competency and
supports action plans. Represents nursing in the development of
inter-professional learning activities. Role Development: Promotes
professional nursing practice and quality patient care according to
the ANA standards of practice. Endorses the theory-based approach
through the continuum of practice from novice to expert. Mentor:
Advances the profession of nursing and the NPD specialty by
contributing to the professional development of others and
supporting the ongoing professional learning as individuals develop
across practice, professional and educational settings. Competency
Management: Utilizes tools to capture knowledge, skill, ability
judgment and performance during the situational or dynamic phases
of practice (i.e. initial and ongoing competencies). Orientation:
Develops, facilitates, conducts and evaluates programs during the
onboarding phase and when changes in roles, responsibilities and
practice occur. Change Agent: Works to transform processes at
micro, meso and/or macro system levels. Uses change management
strategies and theories to drive desired outcomes. Champion of
Scientific Inquiry Promotes a spirit of inquiry, the generation and
dissemination of new knowledge and the use of evidence to advance
NPD practice, guide clinical practice and improve the quality of
care for the healthcare consumer/partner. Perform other related
duties as required Qualifications
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE: BSN Minimum of 3 years of
active clinical nursing experience. At least 1 year of experience
in an acute care environment or area of specialty for
ambulatory/ancillary environments. Experience as a preceptor.
Licensed Registered Nurse from the CT DPH obtained prior to hire
date. NPD or Clinical Specialty Certification within two years of
hire hire/transfer BLS required We take great care of careers With
locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting
opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part
of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new
technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to
countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving
organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment
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