Nursing Professional Practice Leader I - Cath Lab

At Houston Methodist, the Nursing Professional Practice Leader I (PPL I) position is an entry‑level nursing professional development position that primarily practices in a specific department or service‑line environment, focusing on the growth of individuals and groups within a nursing specialty. This role progressively builds knowledge and skill in Nursing Professional Development (NPD) responsibilities. The PPL I serves as a subject matter expert and clinical coach, collaborating with leadership and interdisciplinary partners to ensure standards of care are met or exceeded, goals and outcomes are achieved, learning is facilitated where needed, and resources are provided for staff growth. As an NPD practitioner, the PPL I facilitates ongoing learning, change, and role competence and growth through engaging learners in inquiry, competency management, orientation/onboarding, role development, and education. In each area, the PPL I may assume roles as learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, champion of inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty, and partner for practice transitions. FLSA STATUS Exempt Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing Master’s degree in education field preferred Experience Four years nursing clinical experience Nursing professional development experience preferred Required Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse, Texas State Licensure, Texas Board of Nursing; PSV Compact Licensure – must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) BLS – Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) Magnet ANCC‑recognized certification (HM) within 6 months Preferred Licenses and Certifications ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) Knowledge and Abilities Demonstrates skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing assessments and evaluations Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English necessary for essential functions, especially those impacting patient or employee safety Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members, and co‑workers, maintaining a customer service focus and positive language principles Acts as an effective change agent Applies evidence‑based practice Plans, organizes, and follows through on assignments and projects Exhibits leadership abilities, including collaboration, consultation, and coaching skills Demonstrates proficient time‑management skills Utilizes adult learning theory and current educational technologies Maintains knowledge of electronic resources, including Microsoft applications Essential Functions People Essential Functions Promotes an environment conducive to ongoing professional learning, advancing individual, departmental, organizational, or system‑level goals; supports role transitions, clinical ladder advancement, professional certification, and excellence recognition programs Engages in department and entity shared governance groups to drive professional development initiatives; coaches staff to seek growth opportunities through participation in departmental and entity‑based activities; collaborates with interdisciplinary partners on specialty initiatives Acts as a clinical resource; communicates effectively with individuals and groups; utilizes peer‑to‑peer accountability toward improving employee engagement Service Essential Functions Applies the education process: assessment, gap identification, outcome planning, learning facilitation, and evaluation; addresses needs from departmental assessments, observations, event reporting, or measured outcomes; ensures staff remain practice‑ready amid changes in policy, procedures, standards, technology, or new equipment Participates in orientation for department new hires and practice transition programs, providing education, guidance, feedback, and competency evaluation Engages in problem solving with interdisciplinary stakeholders to enhance patient care; reports development initiative outcomes and engages in action planning to meet learner needs and address effectiveness Quality/Safety Essential Functions Collaborates with leadership, quality team, and stakeholders to create action plans for quality improvement initiatives; participates in root cause analysis (RCA) Participates in initial and ongoing competency assessments using validated methods guided by standards and evidence; shares assessments with leadership and engages in collaborative planning for independent, high‑quality practice Integrates evidence‑based practice, instructional technology, and adult learning theory into educational offerings; participates in performance improvement projects Evaluates practice against professional scope and standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory standards to ensure quality Finance Essential Functions Initiative‑taking to manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks to meet clinical area and department needs Positively impacts finance outcomes through efficient resource utilization and appropriate recommendations; reports variations in anticipated needs or resource utilization Growth/Innovation Essential Functions Promotes a spirit of inquiry by applying evidence‑based practice and research to patient care; participates in inquiry projects and consistently seeks to broaden related knowledge Provides resources to staff for individual growth; identifies and acts on self‑development needs; ensures own career discussions occur with management; updates the My Development Plan continuously Supplemental Requirements Work Attire Uniform: No Scrubs: Yes Business professional: Yes Other (department approved): No On‑Call Employees may be required to be on‑call during emergencies (e.g., disaster, severe weather events) irrespective of the selection below. On Call: No Travel Travel specifications may vary by department. May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No #J-18808-Ljbffr