Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (RN) - Nurse Education
Company: Hartford Hospital
Location: Wallingford
Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: 560 Hudson St HH E&R Ctr (10058) Shift
Detail: Day shift 7a-7p - every other weekend and every other
holiday Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than
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. Serving our community since 1998, MidState
Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a
genuine concern for our patients, community, and employee’s alike.
We’ve earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level
recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field
of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the
highest quality level of care. The Nursing Professional Development
(NPD) Practitioner/Nurse Educator is a Register Nurse (RN) 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. Qualifications
Education BSN required and enrolled in a Master’s program with
degree completion within two years of hire date. Experience Minimum
of 3 years of active clinical nursing experience. At least 1 year
of experience in an acute care environment. One year of relevant
teaching experience preferred, nursing professional development
and/or specialty area preferred. Experience as a preceptor.
Licensure, Certification, Registration · 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 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. 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 employees we provide a
competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
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