Nursing Professional Development Practitioner - Maternal Child Health

Nursing Professional Development Practitioner - Maternal Child Health

Join IU Health as a Full-Time Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (NPD) at IU Arnett's Maternal Child Health Unit in Lafayette, IN!

Become a vital part of IU Arnett's Maternal Child Health team, supporting the ongoing education and professional growth of our nursing staff. In this full-time role, you will serve as a Learning Facilitator, Change Agent, Mentor, Leader, Champion for Inquiry, and Advocate for the NPD Specialty—dedicated to fostering excellence in maternal and child health nursing care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting and advocating for innovative professional development programs and curricula tailored to the needs of our Maternal Child Health units, including Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby, NICU, and Pediatrics—covering onboarding, ongoing clinical expertise, and competency development.
• Modeling the application of evidence-based practices relevant to maternal and child health care, demonstrating a strong commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Providing strategic direction and support to meet educational needs identified through assessments, regulatory standards, and quality outcomes data within the Maternal Child Health units.
• Serving as a role model and expert for clinical educators, championing their ongoing growth and professional development within these specialized areas.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to foster a culture of continuous learning, safety, and clinical excellence.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, day shift — no weekends, holidays, or call required!

Why join IU Health?

At IU Health, Indiana's most comprehensive healthcare system, we offer abundant opportunities for career growth and professional development. Our supportive work environment is complemented by a robust benefits package, including PTO, 401(k) matching, and programs designed to support your personal and professional goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree of Nursing (BSN) required.
• Master's Degree of Nursing (MSN) or current enrollment in an MSN program preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). Additional advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department policies.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to meet educational needs across the system.
• Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of adult learning principles.
• Experience in Maternal Child Health, Labor and Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatrics, or related areas preferred.

If you are passionate about advancing maternal and child health nursing through education and professional development, and eager to grow your nursing career within a leading healthcare system, we invite you to apply today and join us in delivering exceptional care for women and children!

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.