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

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

9d • $92,061 - $119,704 • Hybrid

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. FT position-40 hours/week, days, Monday-Friday. Opportunity for hybrid onsite/remote as schedule allows, with baseline requirement of on-site presence three out of five days per week The primary focus of this position will be as the program lead (Director) of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accredited UR CNPD Provider Unit. When CNE credit is awarded by the UR CNPD Provider Unit, the NPD Practitioner/Specialist will ensure current ANCC criteria and standards are upheld and that the educational activities offered are effectively planned, implemented, and evaluated according to educational standards and adult learning principles. The NPD Practitioner/Specialist will work closely with Nurse Planners across organizational service lines to provide role orientation, competence, and compliance with ANCC criteria. In addition, the NPD Practitioner/Specialist will work collaboratively within the Nursing Practice Career Pathways (NPCP) program to oversee the advancement and promotion process within the institution, contributing to job descriptions, data collection, role descriptions, policy and website maintenance, and provide support to service line NPCP representatives. 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. 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

• Current NYS RN licensure
• BSN
• Master’s Degree in a related field in Nursing preferred; other related fields considered.
• Acute care nursing experience is required

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in Nursing Professional Development encouraged.
• Additional experience as a preceptor, educator, or leader preferred.
• Curriculum development and/or program management experience is 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.
• Program lead (Director) of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accredited UR CNPD Provider Unit.
• Ensure current ANCC criteria and standards are upheld and that the educational activities offered are effectively planned, implemented, and evaluated according to educational standards and adult learning principles.
• Work closely with Nurse Planners across organizational service lines to provide role orientation, competence, and compliance with ANCC criteria.
• Work collaboratively within the Nursing Practice Career Pathways (NPCP) program to oversee the advancement and promotion process within the institution, contributing to job descriptions, data collection, role descriptions, policy and website maintenance, and provide support to service line NPCP representatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees