Nursing Professional Development- Practitioner

divh2Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner/h2pLocation: Methodist Hospital, Operating Room/ppSchedule: Five days a week, 8-hour shifts/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:/pulliLead 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/ulpQualifications 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)./ph2About Us/h2ulliIndiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and were home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care./liliIU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News World Report, Riley Childrens Health is ranked among the top childrens hospitals in the country by U.S. News World Report./liliA unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine one of the nations largest medical schools gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training advancing healthcare for all./liliWith 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence./liliAt Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development./liliIndiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nations healthiest states./li/ulh2About the Team/h2pIndiana University Health is Indianas most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Were looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day./p/div