Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

IU Health Fort Wayne is excited to announce the opening of our brand-new hospital in May 2027. We are seeking dedicated and innovative Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioners to join our team early in our development phase. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape our clinical education programs and build the foundation for a cutting-edge, high-quality patient care environment.

The NPD Practitioner will leverage their clinical expertise and educational prowess to develop core curricula, manage competency programs, and create simulation experiences for all clinical staff across the hospital. This role involves strategic curriculum development, simulation creation, and collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs), utilizing innovative tools such as medical mannequins to foster experiential learning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of clinical curricula for all inpatient staff.
• Supporting the growth of current Practitioner roles into Specialist positions, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's Degree and NPD certification (or the ability to obtain it).
• Developing and implementing core education programs, including simulation scenarios with SMEs and dummy models.
• Managing competency assessments, onboarding, and role development initiatives.
• Collaborating with hospital leadership and stakeholders to create an integrated educational plan aligned with the hospital's strategic goals.
• Assisting in setting up simulation rooms, product sets, and other educational infrastructure prior to hospital opening.
• Contributing to a culture of continuous learning, inquiry, and clinical excellence.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelors Degree of Nursing (BSN) required. Master's Degree preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department/specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Two years experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of inpatient clinical experience in critical care, progressive care, Med/Surg, perioperative, or ED settings.
• Experience in curriculum development, simulation creation, and SME collaboration preferred.
• Must have the ability and willingness to travel as needed to meet the system educational needs.
• Must have the ability to display knowledge and utilization of principles of adult learning.

Join IU Health Fort Wayne and be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of clinical education and patient care in a state-of-the-art facility.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.