Nursing Professional Development Practitioner
BayCare Health System
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33620, USA
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:
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:
Preferred:
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
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