Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Generalist – Medical Surgical/Oncology

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie

Department: Education Services

Full-Time | Weekdays

Join a Team That Invests in Excellence

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie is seeking a passionate and experienced Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Generalist to support professional nursing practice, education, onboarding, competency management, and clinical development within our Medical Surgical and Oncology service lines. This role is ideal for an experienced nurse educator who is committed to developing clinical excellence and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Why BSWH Waxahachie?

Magnet-designated nursing excellence

Supportive leadership and collaborative culture

Growing healthcare campus with opportunities for professional growth

Commitment to evidence-based practice and lifelong learning

Position Summary

The NPD Generalist serves as a clinical educator and professional development resource for nursing staff. Responsibilities include coordinating orientation programs, assessing learning needs, developing and delivering educational initiatives, supporting competency validation, and promoting evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.

Essential Duties:

Assess and identify educational and professional development needs of nursing staff.

Design, develop, coordinate, and deliver educational programs and competency-based training.

Facilitate onboarding, orientation, and transition-to-practice programs.

Support clinical staff development through coaching, mentoring, and consultation.

Assist with quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

Collaborate with nursing leaders to achieve departmental and organizational goals.

Evaluate educational outcomes and implement improvements as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Current RN license.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Minimum 2 Years Of Recent Inpatient Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Nursing Experience.

Strong clinical, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred:

Oncology experience in an inpatient or ambulatory setting strongly preferred.

Previous educator, preceptor, charge nurse, or professional development experience.

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About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

A Registered Nurse in Nursing Professional Development Generalist role uses expertise to enhance healthcare methods for learners. They improve patient outcomes and their techniques.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• You will create and assess professional development programs aligned with current methodologies to promote ongoing learning.
• You'll identify the needs of our staff, work closely with various teams, and modify educational material to suit those needs.
• You will help implement education plans. You will create a positive environment to reach our goals.
• You'll design and assess educational activities and projects. You'll engage team members and implement evidence-based content.
• Use reliable methods to evaluate program outcomes. Involve learners in evaluation and adjust material based on data collected.
• You'll build relationships with various community education programs and weave ethics through all aspects of your educational practice.

Key Success Factors

• Familiarity with nursing practices, standards of patient care and procedures.
• Comprehensive grasp of pertinent laws, regulations and standards set by accrediting agencies.
• Knowledgeable in the areas of health promotion, illness prevention, and healthcare terminology.
• A deep respect for medical and nursing ethics, and commitment to safeguarding patient confidentiality.
• Adaptable teaching skills that cater to diverse learning methods.
• Excellent communication skills with an aptitude for interacting with a varied group of people.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• At least (2) two years of pertinent experience is essential.
• (RN) Registered Nurse license and (BLS) Basic Life Support certification. If not BLS certified yet, they must obtain it within (30) thirty days of hire.