Nurse Professional Development Specialist - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health

JFK University Medical Center

Edison, New Jersey

The Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) is a Registered Nurse/Educator with an Advanced Nursing Degree.

Eligibility: Nursing Education

Posted Oct 7

Shift and hours: Days Nurse Professional Development Specialist - F/T Days40 hours a week
Unit and setting: Hospital
License: RN license NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
Term: Permanent Nurse Professional Development Specialist - F/T DaysFull-time

Do you qualify?

License: NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License Check your license
Certification: Certifications including ACLS, NRP, and PALS as required for assigned areas
Certification: AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
Education: Graduate Degree (Master's or greater) in Nursing or related field (BSN required if graduate degree is in related field)
Education: Graduate of an NLN/AACN accredited nursing program
Experience: 3 or more years of current nursing experience in an acute care hospital
Also asks: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Also asks: Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms
Also asks: Magnet Recognition Program knowledge

Preferred

Certification: Nursing Professional Development Advanced Board Certified
Certification: Professional certification in an area of specialty related to practice (staff development)
Experience: Previous professional development experience, teaching or education background
Experience: Experience with curriculum development, evaluative methods and professional development contact hour application

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Pays above most New Jersey staff rolesNew Jersey staff postings that state pay run $70k/yr to $126k/yr, the middle half $93k/yr to $120k/yr, across 1,457 postings.
Tuition assistance: substantial tuition reimbursement
Pay reviews: Compensation may vary based on various non-discriminatory factors Compensation may vary based on various non-discriminatory factors.

Benefits

BenefitsComprehensive benefits packageIn addition to compensation, a comprehensive benefits package is included.
BenefitsMentoring programsmentoring programs
BenefitsSubstantial tuition reimbursementsubstantial tuition reimbursement
workplace excellence
collaborative work environment
work-life balance

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compassionate nursing culture

The role and schedule

Day to day: Learning Facilitator Responsibilities include: Learning Facilitator, Partner for Practice Transitions, Change Agent, Mentor, Leader, Champion of Scientific Inquiry, and Patient Safety & Quality.
Day to day: Partner for Practice Transitions
Day to day: Change Agent
Day to day: Mentor
Day to day: Leader
Day to day: Champion of Scientific Inquiry
Day to day: Patient Safety & Quality

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The Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) is a Registered Nurse/Educator with an Advanced Nursing Degree. The NPD Specialist has a practice specialty based on the sciences of nursing, technology, research and evidence-based practice, change, communication, leadership, and education. Nursing Professional Development Specialists have knowledge and skills in adult learning principles, nursing career development, program development and management, continuing education, and leadership responsible to create relevant and significant teaching strategies.

Responsibilities include: Learning Facilitator, Partner for Practice Transitions, Change Agent, Mentor, Leader, Champion of Scientific Inquiry, and Patient Safety & Quality. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior and completes other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications include a Graduate Degree (Master's or greater) in Nursing or related field, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Previous professional development experience is preferred.

Compensation details: Minimum rate of $126,464.00 annually. Compensation may vary based on various non-discriminatory factors. In addition to compensation, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

What's around it?

In Edison, NJ

Edison, NJ

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Life in Edison, NJ

NeighborhoodsEdison features distinct residential pockets ranging from North Edison, known for established suburban subdivisions and spacious multi-level homes, to historic enclaves like Menlo Park near the Edison Tower. In Stelton, residents enjoy immediate access to commercial conveniences like H Mart, while Raritan Manor showcases stately brick properties. Commuter-oriented residential areas cluster around the township borders near Iselin and Metropark, offering convenient positioning for regional travel.

Edison features distinct residential pockets ranging from North Edison, known for established suburban subdivisions and spacious multi-level homes, to historic enclaves like Menlo Park near the Edison Tower. In Stelton, residents enjoy immediate access to commercial conveniences like H Mart, while Raritan Manor showcases stately brick properties.

Commuter-oriented residential areas cluster around the township borders near Iselin and Metropark, offering convenient positioning for regional travel.

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Getting aroundEdison is centrally located along vital transportation routes, including US Route 1, Route 27, Interstate 287, the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95), and the Garden State Parkway, offering direct road connections to healthcare facilities in neighboring New Brunswick and across Middlesex County. Commuters relying on transit utilize the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor line via Edison Station or the major Metropark transit hub in adjacent Iselin, which also provides Amtrak service. Relentless vehicular traffic along Route 1, Route 27, and Oak Tree Road makes daily driving demanding, and a personal car is virtually essential.

Edison is centrally located along vital transportation routes, including US Route 1, Route 27, Interstate 287, the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95), and the Garden State Parkway, offering direct road connections to healthcare facilities in neighboring New Brunswick and across Middlesex County. Commuters relying on transit utilize the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor line via Edison Station or the major Metropark transit hub in adjacent Iselin, which also provides Amtrak service.

Relentless vehicular traffic along Route 1, Route 27, and Oak Tree Road makes daily driving demanding, and a personal car is virtually essential.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: theurbanlivingguide.com Source 2: quora.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: reddit.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers around Roosevelt Park, which features scenic hiking paths, a lake, and the historic Light Dispelling Darkness sculpture right behind Menlo Park Mall. Papaianni Park offers a community lake for walking and fishing alongside tennis courts, basketball courts, and softball fields, while pet owners make heavy use of the Edison Metuchen Community Dog Park and Southside Dog Park. Additional green space and regional trail connections include the Middlesex Greenway, Edith Stevens Memorial Wildlife Preserve, Beatrice Park, Putnam Park, and Ash Brook Reservation.

Outdoor recreation centers around Roosevelt Park, which features scenic hiking paths, a lake, and the historic Light Dispelling Darkness sculpture right behind Menlo Park Mall. Papaianni Park offers a community lake for walking and fishing alongside tennis courts, basketball courts, and softball fields, while pet owners make heavy use of the Edison Metuchen Community Dog Park and Southside Dog Park.

Additional green space and regional trail connections include the Middlesex Greenway, Edith Stevens Memorial Wildlife Preserve, Beatrice Park, Putnam Park, and Ash Brook Reservation.

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Living in Edison

Edison stands out as Central New Jersey's vibrant suburban powerhouse, defining itself through deep multicultural richness, outstanding public schools, and unmatched culinary variety. For relocating healthcare professionals, the township offers a strategic base situated roughly thirty miles outside New York City and adjacent to major medical networks in New Brunswick. Daily life revolves around comfortable post-war split-levels, ranch homes, and modern subdivisions in neighborhoods like North Edison and Raritan Manor. The community's cultural heartbeat pulses along Oak Tree Road, celebrated nationally as a thriving South Asian hub lined with regional Indian grocers, jewelers, and dining staples like Delhi Garden and Dimple's Bombay Talk. When off duty, nurses can recharge along the trails of Roosevelt Park, fish at Papaianni Park, or take advantage of rail connections at Edison Station and Metropark. The tradeoffs require clear eyes: Edison lacks a single walkable downtown core, making car ownership essential, while persistent rush-hour bottlenecks on Route 1 and Route 27 demand careful shift-planning. For nurses seeking top-tier suburban amenities, safety, and cultural immersion, Edison offers exceptional everyday living.

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