Nursing Professional Development Practitioner - Operating Room

Job Title Nursing Professional Development Practitioner – Operating Room Department James | Nursing Staff Education Scope of Position The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner provides ongoing and constant support to the transforming healthcare landscape. The NPD practitioner functions as a nurse leader in an interprofessional environment applying evidence‑based practice, clinical expertise, and patient values to improve patient outcomes. The NPD practitioner engages in environmental scanning to continuously assess potential professional practice gaps. By using various sources of data, the NPD practitioner identifies learning needs that include but are not limited to emerging issues, new or updated evidence‑based guidelines, comparison of current performance and/or outcomes with national databases and use of new tools and techniques. Position Summary The NPD practitioner is a master’s‑prepared registered nurse who influences professional role competence and professional growth of learners in a variety of settings. This NPD practitioner maintains lifelong learners in an interprofessional setting that facilitates continuous development and learning for the healthcare team. The NPD practitioner demonstrates expertise in the identified roles: learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty and partner for practice transitions. Responsibilities include: onboarding/orientation, competency management, education, professional role development, collaborative partnerships, research, evidence‑based practice and quality improvement. Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing AND master’s in a related field (i.e. MHA, Nursing Education, etc). Two years of nursing experience. Current Ohio RN license required. Additional Information Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Varying shifts Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Ohio State University