NRS PROF DEV - Clinical Education

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is an umbrella term that includes graduate prepared nurses with or without certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD). NPD practitioner competencies are outlined in the Nursing Professional Development: Scope & Standards of Practice (current edition). NPD practitioner uses and/or develops tools, theories, skills and knowledge of NPD to improve the practice of the nursing and other healthcare staff that care for University Hospital/Clinic patients. Works under supervision of Clinical Education Professional Development (CEPD) Education Manager.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a related field within 3 years of hire.
• 3 years of directly related experience, preferably in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Internal candidates without a Master's degree may be considered with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and five (5) years of directly related experience (inclusive of 2 years of UT Southwestern experience) preferably in a hospital or clinic setting.
• External candidates with a BSN may be considered with significant directly related experience exceeding the minimum requirements for internal candidates.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse by Texas Board of Nursing Upon Hire.
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Upon Hire.
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development within 1-1/2 Yrs.

Responsibilities

• NPD practitioner functions in the following roles: Learning facilitator, Change agent, Mentor, Leader, Champion for scientific inquiry, Advocate for NPD specialty, Partner for practice transitions.
• Uses the educational design process: Assesses practice gaps, Identifies learning needs, Develops expected outcomes that reflect competence, learning, and change, Plans educational activities in accordance with best practice evidence, Implements planned educational activities facilitating positive learning and practice environments, Evaluates educational activities using valid, reliable and relevant methods.
• NPD practitioner is responsible for orientation/onboarding, competency management, education, professional role development, research/evidence-based practice/quality improvement, and collaborative partnerships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Nurse Planner: The Nurse Planner supports the delivery of Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) and is part of the UT Southwestern Medical Center Accredited Provider Unit (PU). The PU is led by the Program Manager, Nursing Professional Development.
• Assess learners' needs and plan, implement, and evaluate Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) activities in accordance with ANCC criteria.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

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