Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital plays a vital role supporting Nursing Professional Development and the Ball Memorial Hospital Simulation Center, along with supporting the American Heart Association (AHA) training center. Leveraging expert practice judgment, this role focuses on enhancing the professional role competence and growth of learners across various settings. The practitioner delivers targeted education, competency development, and simulation-based learning experiences that foster clinical excellence and support the IU Health Way. This role partners with unit and facility leaders to achieve strategic educational goals aligned with system priorities.

Key responsibilities include facilitating onboarding and orientation for new staff, integrating AHA guidelines and simulation-based training; managing competency assessment and development, emphasizing evidence-based practices from the AHA and simulation scenarios; developing and delivering innovative educational programs and simulation experiences tailored to diverse learner needs, supporting AHA certifications and competencies; supporting role development initiatives through targeted education and simulation activities; building collaborative partnerships with leaders, the AHA, and the Simulation Center to meet organizational and system-wide educational objectives; and fostering a culture of inquiry, evidence-based practice, and simulation-based learning to improve patient outcomes.

Position: Part-Time (0.8 FTE, 32 hours/week); fully benefit eligible

Schedule: Monday – Friday (No weekends, holidays, or call requirements)

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

Qualifications include a Bachelors Degree of Nursing (BSN) required; an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license; Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department/specialty according to patient care policies; the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program; two years experience preferred; the ability and willingness to travel as needed to meet the system educational needs; the ability to display knowledge and utilization of principles of adult learning; and American Heart Associate, Emergency Department, or Critical Care experience preferred.

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.