Department:
11203 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Utilization and Care Management
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
M-F, 8a-5p
Pay Range
$44.15 - $66.25
Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Are you passionate about advancing care management excellence, elevating patient outcomes, and shaping the future of care management education? We are seeking a dynamic Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist to lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of innovative, evidence-based educational programs that empower care management and utilization management teams.
In this role, you’ll act as an educator, leader, and change agent—driving professional growth, promoting best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. You’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to bridge knowledge gaps, enhance clinical performance, and influence both individual and system-wide outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deliver evidence-based educational programs that support onboarding, orientation, and ongoing professional development for inpatient care management staff
Conduct needs assessments to identify knowledge, skill, and performance gaps; analyze data to inform program development and priorities
Lead initiatives using ANPD standards, applying roles such as advisor, mentor, collaborator, researcher, and change agent
Develop measurable outcomes aligned with organizational goals, regulatory standards, and best practices
Plan and execute educational strategies incorporating adult learning theory, behavioral change models, and diverse teaching methodologies
Evaluate program effectiveness, analyze ROI, and continuously improve learning initiatives
Facilitate both in-person and virtual learning experiences tailored to diverse learner needs and cultural perspectives
Promote the integration of evidence-based practice to improve patient care, safety, and quality outcomes
Partner with interdisciplinary teams to support quality improvement and organizational excellence initiatives
Mentor and support professional growth of care management nurses and social workers
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Master’s Degree in Nursing OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing AND Master’s Degree in Education or a related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience in inpatient care management, including teaching, training, or program development
Licensure & Certification
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
Care Management Certification (ACM or CCM) (required within 6 months of hire)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong expertise in adult learning theory and instructional design
Proficiency in delivering both in-person and virtual education programs
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage projects, drive change, and influence at multiple levels
Skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and build professional partnerships
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health are now Advocate Health – the fifth-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the U.S.
Advocate Health is the fifth-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States –created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs nearly 150,000 team members across 67 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
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