Professional Development Specialist RN, Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT, United States
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Professional Development Specialist RN, Danbury Hospital
Location: Danbury, CT, United States
Salary Range: 45.93 - 85.29
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40
FTE: Exempt
Work Schedule: Night 10
Work Shift: 4x10 hour night shift 9:00pm-7:30am Monday thru Friday (variable)
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2026
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Nuvance Health extends from New York's Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.
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At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.
Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.
Our accolades include the following:
At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible-always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.
Shift: 4x10 hour night shift 9:00pm-7:30am Monday thru Friday (variable)
Control hours: 40
Summary:
Responsible for assessing, developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for perioperative personnel to maintain competency, continuing education, and leadership development at Danbury and New Milford Norwalk Hospital.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years in specialized nursing field.
Master's Degree in nursing required.
Knowledge in DOH (CT) nursing practice requirements
Knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation requirements for the Division of Patient Care Services. Experienced in delivering group presentation
Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse License
Certificate in BLS, ACLS, and PALS provider status required.
Instructor in AHA training in one area (BLS, ACLS, PALS - must be obtained within 6 months of hire)
Nursing certification preferred
Responsibilities:
Responsible for assisting in the assessment, development, coordination, presentation, and evaluation of educational program needs within the Department of Perioperative Services. Core responsibilities include new employee orientation, continuing education, supervision of nursing students, residents, and orientation for a variety of student populations.
Deliver a systematic orientation program for new employees. Creates an educational tool and resource-specific to the level of staff oriented. Coordinates education for existing staff members. Responsible for program development, evaluation, and constant revisions to reflect the changing dynamics of the Surgical Services environment. Responsible for customizing education to meet individual learning needs.
Participates and contributes to departmental policy and procedure development and quality assurance review.
Requires self-direction and assumes responsibility for the advancement of nursing practice by developing new approaches, methods, or techniques to patient care practice issues in accordance with clinical standards. Collaborate with other members of the health care team as required.
Provide educational resources for perioperative educators. Liaison with schools for program development and clinical rotations for perioperative students.
Act as a clinical resource for perioperative educators using evidence-based standards and professional guidelines, assisting in the development of critical thinking skills.
Assist perioperative educators in the evaluation of current practice through quality and process improvement measures. Facilitate the development and interprets clinical practice procedures, standards, goals, and philosophies.
Facilitate and monitor perioperative personnel compliance with organizational policies and procedures and regulatory and accreditation standards. Develop standardized network service-line policies to meet the needs at all campuses).
Mentor team members as required. Pursue professional growth and participate in a professional organization.
Manage all aspects of educational projects to include fiscal responsibility.
Assist perioperative personnel in assessing their individual learning needs and styles. Develop a perioperative preceptor class, administer periop 101, and develop certification prep programs. Maintain perioperative employee educational data, records, licensures and certification records as required.
Coordinate and partner with academic institutions for student experiences and develop graduate affiliations. Help educators facilitate student learning experiences in the perioperative setting.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Department: Nursing Education
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $45.93 - $85.29 Hourly
With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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