Job Description
Summary:
Under limited supervision, The Nursing Professional Development Practitioner facilitates, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates adult learning principles while promoting clinical excellence, and supporting professional development of frontline staff. This role blends at-the-elbow education, orientation oversight, and interdisciplinary collaboration while adhering to the ANA Nursing professional Development Scope and Standards. The NPD Practitioner functions as a learning facilitator, mentor, advisor, and partner in advancing quality improvement ensuring high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
Experience:
Required:
* 3-5 years of Emergency room experience required
Experience Note:
Previous education/teaching experience preferred
Education:
Required:
* Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Preferred:
* Master of Science in Nursing
Education Note:
Master's Preferred (or enrollment in a Master's program within 2 years of hire)
Licensures & Certifications:
Required:
* Registered Nurse License - Current Maryland license or eligibility to obtain Maryland license
* Basic Life Support
Preferred:
* APRN-Clinical Nurse Specialist License - Current Maryland license or eligibility to obtain Maryland license
* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Credential Note:
National Certification Required within 1 year of hire (Nursing Specialty, Nursing Professional Development).
Pay Range: $43.33 to $67.91 Based On Experience
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support
403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications
Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking
About Carroll Hospital
Carroll Hospital in Westminster, Maryland, is a full-service community hospital proudly serving the residents of Carroll County and the surrounding region. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Carroll delivers personalized, high-quality care in a welcoming community setting, with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.
About LifeBridge Health
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.
With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.
Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.
LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Westminster, MD |
| Salary | $43.33–$67.91 Per Hour |
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