What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Educator position at LifeBridge Health?
Summary
This role will cover the Emergency Department and Observation
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.
Responsibilities:
Education & Professional Development
Orientation and Onboarding
Professional Development and Mentorship
Curriculum Development
Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Quality, Evidence-Based Practice
Leadership
Experience:
Required: 3-5 years Experience
Previous education/teaching experience preferred
Education:
Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Preferred: Master of Science in Nursing Education
Licenses And Certification:
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
National Certification Required within 1 year of hire (Nursing Specialty, Nursing Professional Development).
Additional Information
Who We Are: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.
What We Offer:
Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.
Why LifeBridge Health?
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 the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.
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.