Nursing Professional Development- Practitioner

divh2Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner/h2pPosition Overview:/ppThe Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner utilizes expertise and clinical judgment to enhance and influence the professional growth and competence of learners across various settings, with the ultimate goal of supporting the IU Health Way. This role focuses on onboarding and orientation, competency management, education, role development, fostering collaborative partnerships, and inquiry. The Specialist functions at the unit or facility level, partnering closely with leaders and stakeholders to meet strategic goals and initiatives./ppKey Responsibilities:/polliLead onboarding and orientation programs for new staff and learners./liliManage clinical competencies and ongoing professional development activities./liliDevelop, deliver, and evaluate educational programs aligned with organizational standards and needs./liliSupport role development and facilitate continuous professional growth./liliBuild and maintain effective collaborative partnerships with leaders and team members./liliPromote a culture of inquiry, continuous learning, and evidence-based practice./liliPartner with unit and facility leadership to achieve strategic educational and operational goals./li/olpQualifications Requirements:/pullistrongEducation:/strong Bachelors Degree of Nursing (BSN) required./lilistrongLicensure:/strong Active RN license in Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program./lilistrongCertifications:/strong Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department policies./lilistrongExperience:/strong Two years of clinical or educational experience preferred. Operation Room Experience Strongly Preferred./lilistrongAdditional Skills:/strong Demonstrated knowledge and application of adult learning principles. Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support system-wide educational initiatives./li/ulpJoin Our Team!/ppIf you are passionate about nursing education and professional development and want to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic healthcare environment, apply today to join Methodist Hospital as a Specialist Nursing Professional Development (NPD)./p/div