Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (RN) - Nursing Education Medicine
Company: Hartford Hospital
Location: New Britain
Posted on: February 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008) Work where every
moment matters. Every day, almost 30,000 Hartford HealthCare
employees 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. For more
than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of
healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to
the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are
the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We
deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with
the goal of improving the health of our communities. JOB SUMMARY
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.
Qualifications - BSN required; enrollment in a Master’s program
with degree completion within two years of hire date preferred. -
Minimum of 3 years of active clinical nursing experience with at
least 1 year of experience in an acute care environment. Experience
as a preceptor. - One year of relevant teaching experience
preferred, nursing professional development and/or specialty area
preferred. 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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