Nursing Professional Development Practitioner 1 -- Professional Nursing Education -- Dover Building

Charleston Area Medical Center Health System•Charleston, WV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs that promote the professional growth, competence, and ongoing development of nursing staff. This role supports clinical staff through evidence-based education, skill development, and continuous learning initiatives to enhance patient care quality and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
4+ years of clinical nursing experience
2+ years in nursing education, staff development, or professional development
Registered Nurse

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in nursing education preferred
NPD Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Orientation/Onboarding: Develops and delivers orientation programs for newly hired nursing staff
Ensures orientation content aligns with policies and procedures
Incorporates topics required by regulatory and accrediting agencies
Facilitates new hire access to the organization's systems (e.g., electronic health record, medication dispensing, etc.)
Competency management Develops and manages competencies on an ongoing and as needed basis
Coordinates with department leadership to ensure ongoing competence of staff
Provides and/or plans staff training to ensure competence with new equipment or processes
Evaluates competency program
Ensures criteria meets compliance, quality, and regulatory need
Education Conducts practice gap analyses and learning needs assessments to develop targeted educational interventions.
Develops, implements, and evaluates education programs and curriculum
Coordinates continuing education programming in adherence with accreditation requirements.
Demonstrates program innovation
Utilizes technology and simulation-based learning tools to enhance the educational experience
Role Development Develops and maintains role transition programs for new-to-practice staff and staff transitioning from one specialty or role to another in alignment with accreditation requirements
Develops and provides initial and ongoing preceptor development programs
Supports clinical advancement models
Collaborative Partnerships Collaborates with other departments as needed to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective patient care
Develops and provides interprofessional education in collaboration with interprofessional colleagues
Participates in interprofessional councils/ committees
Work closely with clinical leaders, educators, and interdisciplinary teams to align educational programs with organizational goals and patient care standards.
Inquiry & Evaluation Oversees and participates in research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement initiatives
Collects and analyzes data
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs through feedback, competency outcomes, and quality improvement metrics.
Stay current with nursing trends, evidence-based practices, and adult learning methodologies; participate in professional development activities.