Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (NPD) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Nursing Professional Development PractitionerWork where every moment matters.Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is a Registered Nurse with NPD practice judgement and expertise who influence professional role competence and growth of learners. The NPD practitioner is responsible for supporting learners within the context and framework of the Nursing Professional Development, Scope and Standards practice as approved by the American Nurses Association.This position works in collaboration with nursing leadership to foster and influence competency management, clinical nursing education, professional role development, policy standardization, collaborative partnerships, scientific inquiry, transition to practice and onboarding/orientation of new Hartford HealthCare colleagues.The practitioner is an essential member of the nursing leadership team who promotes the alignment of regional NPD and practice excellence with the HHC system as a whole.QualificationsEducationBSN required and enrolled in a Master's program with degree completion within two years of hire date.ExperienceMinimum of 3 years of active clinical nursing experience. At least 1 year of experience in an acute care environment. One year of relevant teaching experience preferred, nursing professional development and/or specialty area preferred. Experience as a preceptor.Licensure, Certification, RegistrationLicensed Registered Nurse from the CT DPH obtained prior to hire date. NPD or Clinical Specialty Certification within two years of hire hire/transfer. BLS required.Knowledge, Skills and Ability RequirementsDemonstrates ability to develop, deliver and evaluate educational programs. Working knowledge of high reliability and LEAN process improvement strategies. Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services. Knowledge of the principles/theories of adult learning. Knowledge of unit based orientation plans. Strong skills in the process of educational needs assessments. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team. Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and strong skills in excel.We take great care of careers.With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.