Center for Nursing Professional Development (CNPD) - NPD Practitioner/Specialist

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

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About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. GENERAL PURPOSE: Completes defined scope and standards of practice. Engages in environmental scanning to identify practice gaps and collaborates with others in improving practice and healthcare outcomes. Functions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for Nursing Professional Development (NPD) specialty, and partner for practice transitions. Supports learning, change, professional role competence and growth, which ultimately lead to optimal patient care, population health, and protection of the public. The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is responsible for assessing learning needs and designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that support Nursing Practice and the URMC Clinical Enterprise. This role provides oversight of the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) program, ensuring its development and strategic direction align with departmental and organizational priorities. The NPD Practitioner serves as a certified CPI Instructor, delivering education and training, and functions as a consultant to enterprise affiliates by providing recommendations grounded in evidence-based and best-practice guidelines. In addition, the NPD Practitioner provides leadership and operational support to the CPI instructor fleet and administrative team, promoting consistent, high-quality program delivery. The role includes strategic planning, financial and resource management, and the ongoing monitoring and reporting of program outcomes to stakeholders to support accountability, continuous improvement, and organizational impact. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Notice: If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing or a related educational field is required.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in education, program planning, and teaching is strongly preferred.
• Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license to practice in New York State.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, are essential.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a CPI Instructor is preferred.
• Experience in program management and development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes defined scope and standards of practice.
• Engages in environmental scanning to identify practice gaps and collaborates with others in improving practice and healthcare outcomes.
• Functions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for Nursing Professional Development (NPD) specialty, and partner for practice transitions.
• Supports learning, change, professional role competence and growth, which ultimately lead to optimal patient care, population health, and protection of the public.
• Responsible for assessing learning needs and designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that support Nursing Practice and the URMC Clinical Enterprise.
• Provides oversight of the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) program, ensuring its development and strategic direction align with departmental and organizational priorities.
• Serves as a certified CPI Instructor, delivering education and training, and functions as a consultant to enterprise affiliates by providing recommendations grounded in evidence-based and best-practice guidelines.
• Provides leadership and operational support to the CPI instructor fleet and administrative team, promoting consistent, high-quality program delivery.
• Includes strategic planning, financial and resource management, and the ongoing monitoring and reporting of program outcomes to stakeholders to support accountability, continuous improvement, and organizational impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level