NPDS (Kearney and Grand Island)

The Nebraska Medical Center • Kearney, NE

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About The Position

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Shift: First Shift (United States of America) NPDS (Kearney and Grand Island) Position Highlights: Nebraska Medicine is seeking a NPDS to join our Ambulatory team, this role is located in Kearney and Grand Island, NE. The Nursing Professional Development Specialist will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs, supporting onboarding and competency assessment, mentoring nursing staff, and collaborating with clinical leaders to advance evidence-based practice and high-quality patient care. If you have questions about applying for the NPDS role, please contact Allie Bruss at [email protected] . Shift Details : Part Time | 0.5 FTE | 20 Scheduled Weekly Hours Monday - Friday | 8:00AM - 5PM | Varied Schedule Why Work at Nebraska Medicine? Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve. Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path. Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!

Requirements

• Minimum of three years current applicable clinical experience in a health care setting required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• Demonstrated ability to plan development activities that impact positive outcomes and performance.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and collaborate with others required.
• Ability to solve complex problems through a well-ordered approach required.
• Knowledge of systems and change theory, individual, and group behaviors, teaching and learning principles, and research outcomes required.
• Ability to balance and prioritize diverse clinical and leadership responsibilities required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska or current compact state license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Nice To Haves

• Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• Based on position, one or more of the following courses including STABLE, smoking cessation counseling, basic critical care or other specialty training courses is preferred
• Certification and ANPD or clinical specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, implement, and evaluate processes to meet the educational, development and competency need of nursing and nursing support staff through effective use of a variety of learning activities.
• Align activities with programs and processes the standardized functions for Nursing Professional Development.

Benefits

• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
• Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

What This Job Offers

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