Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs and... more! Description Job Summary: The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is a registered nurse who supports professional role competence and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel. This individual applies the Association of Nursing Professional Development's (ANPD) Practice Model, integrating adult learning principles, evidence-based practice, and system-level thinking to support onboarding, competency management, education, role development, and quality improvement initiatives. Primary duties and responsibilities: Orientation and Onboarding: 1. Supports orientation and onboarding of nursing staff, new graduates, and other clinical personnel 2. Assists with coordination and delivery of unit- or service-line specific onboarding programs 3. Serves as a resource to preceptors and mentors Competency Management: 1. Contributes to competency validation and tracking for nursing staff 2. Participates in the identification of learning needs and performance gaps 3. Supports development and implementation of competency assessment tools Education and Training: 1. Delivers continuing education and just-in-time training using evidence-based methods 2. Develops, implements, and evaluates education programs to meet staff learning needs 3. Uses multiple delivery platforms including in-person, e-learning, and simulation 4. Maintains staff education records Role Development: 1. Supports career progression and role development through coaching and resources 2. Encourages professional development and specialty certification Collaborative Partnerships: 1. Supports career progression and role development through coaching and resources 2. Acts as liaison between clinical staff, leadership, and NPD Specialist 3. Provides input into the development of the departmental budget Quality Improvement and Evidence-Based Practice: 1. Supports career progression and role development through coaching and resources 2. Promotes evidence-based practice through staff education 3. Participates in data collection, analysis, and reporting related to educational outcomes Additional Duties as Assigned. Travel: Less than 10% of the time may be required between clinical sites may be required Work Type: On-site employee - Works in the office or at a physical workplace, interacting with colleagues face-to-face Minimum Required Qualifications: Education - Bachelor's of Since in Nursing (BSN) Experience - 2 years of clinical nursing experience Licensure - Valid, active unencumbered nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board Certification - BLS Knowledge, skills, and abilities (required): - Knowledge of ANPD Scope and Standards of Practice - Strong communication, teaching, and facilitation skills - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team - Proficient in Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, and simulation tools Preferred Qualifications Education - Master's Degree in Nursing Experience - Prior experience in education, leadership, precepting or mentorship Certification - ACLS and/or PALS if applicable or other specialty certification PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MediumMax 25lbs): up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Emory Healthcare