Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (NPDP) - McClure 5 - Neuro/Surgery

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Nursing Administration

Full Time

Standard Hours: 36

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 72

Shift: Day

Primary Shift: 7:00 AM - 4:00 AM

Weekend Needs: Other

Salary Range: Min $47.72 Mid $63.71 Max $79.69

Recruiter: Elke Janeway

JOB DESCRIPTION

The scope of responsibility and accountability for the Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (NPDP) aligns with professional standards and continuously evolves to meet the demands of the practice setting.

The NPDP is a registered nurse (RN) with NPD practice judgement and expertise who influences professional role competence and growth of learners in a variety of settings with a desired outcome of improved population health. The term “practitioner” is used in this specialty only in conjunction with NPD as a title.

(Maloney & Harper, 2021, p. 29)

EDUCATION

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required.
• BSN required.
• Master's degree in nursing education preferred.
• Certification in clinical practice/specialty practice preferred.

For Central NPDPs

• BSN Required
• Nursing Professional Development Board Certification required or is currently eligible to sit for this certification.
• 2 years in a department-based (unit or clinic) nursing professional development practitioner role is strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience as a clinical preceptor required.
• 5 years of nursing experience required.
• 5 years of nursing experience in the applicable clinical specialty strongly preferred.

This is a bargaining union position.