Overview

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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. Acts as liaison between clinical staff, leadership, and NPD Specialist.
2. Provides input into the development of the departmental budget.

Quality Improvement and Evidence-Based Practice:

1. Promotes evidence-based practice through staff education.
2. 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.

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 Science 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 (Medium Max 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 careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.