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Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

BayCare Health System
locationUniversity of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33620, USA
PublishedPublished: 4/18/2026
Full time
BayCare is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to support nursing practice and professional growth at St. Joseph's Hospital. This role plays an important part in developing, implementing, and leading educational programs that support clinical excellence, team member development, and high-quality patient care across the organization.

Your role within the team:

  • Assess, develop, and lead educational programs that strengthen clinical competence and professional growth for med/ surg team members
  • Design and oversee unit-specific education based on identified learning needs and quality initiatives
  • Support clinical orientation and ongoing education for new and existing med/surg nurses
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for evidence-based practice and clinical education
  • Partner with clinical leaders and interdisciplinary teams to support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
  • Provide consultation and guidance on education requirements, competencies, and available learning resources
  • Act as a positive change agent by supporting practice improvement, communication, and engagement
  • Perform Registered Nurse functions and other duties as assigned, as needed

This role follows the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) Scope and Standards of Practice and promotes clinical excellence through evidence-based care.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • BSN with 3 years of clinical experience
    OR
  • Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field with 4 years of nursing education experience

Preferred:

  • Professional nursing or education certification
  • ANPD certification
  • Experience supporting education in Med/ Surg

Location: St. Joseph's Hospital

Status: Full Time, Exempt: Yes

Shift Hours: 7:30AM-4:00PM

Shift: Shift 4

Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: No

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled