Nursing Professional Development Practitioner - Maternal Child Health

IU Health•Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

Join IU Health as a Full-Time Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (NPD) at IU Arnett’s Maternal Child Health Unit in Lafayette, IN! Become a vital part of IU Arnett’s Maternal Child Health team, supporting the ongoing education and professional growth of our nursing staff. In this full-time role, you will serve as a Learning Facilitator, Change Agent, Mentor, Leader, Champion for Inquiry, and Advocate for the NPD Specialty—dedicated to fostering excellence in maternal and child health nursing care. Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care. IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all. With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence. At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development. Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states. Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree of Nursing (BSN) required.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). Additional advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department policies.
Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed to meet educational needs across the system.
Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of adult learning principles.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree of Nursing (MSN) or current enrollment in an MSN program preferred.
Two years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
Experience in Maternal Child Health, Labor and Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatrics, or related areas preferred.

Responsibilities

Promoting and advocating for innovative professional development programs and curricula tailored to the needs of our Maternal Child Health units, including Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby, NICU, and Pediatrics—covering onboarding, ongoing clinical expertise, and competency development.
Modeling the application of evidence-based practices relevant to maternal and child health care, demonstrating a strong commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Providing strategic direction and support to meet educational needs identified through assessments, regulatory standards, and quality outcomes data within the Maternal Child Health units.
Serving as a role model and expert for clinical educators, championing their ongoing growth and professional development within these specialized areas.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to foster a culture of continuous learning, safety, and clinical excellence.