Nursing Professional Development Practitioner / Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

1d•$58 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner for the Medical Surgical department. This role is responsible for being a capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding of the care of a particular patient population. The practitioner routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research, and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. This NPD professional can apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family while serving as a resource to colleagues and a strong advocate for them. The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is a registered nurse who supports professional role competence and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel. This individual applies the Association of Nursing Professional Development's (ANPD) Practice Model, integrating adult learning principles, evidence-based practice, and system-level thinking to support onboarding, competency management, education, role development, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
2 years of clinical nursing experience
Valid, active unencumbered nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board
BLS
Knowledge of ANPD Scope and Standards of Practice
Strong communication, teaching, and facilitation skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Proficient in Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, and simulation tools

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Nursing
Prior experience in education, leadership, precepting or mentorship
Certification - ACLS and/or PALS if applicable or other specialty certification

Responsibilities

Supports orientation and onboarding of nursing staff, new graduates, and other clinical personnel
Assists with coordination and delivery of unit- or service-line specific onboarding programs
Serves as a resource to preceptors and mentors
Contributes to competency validation and tracking for nursing staff
Participates in the identification of learning needs and performance gaps
Supports development and implementation of competency assessment tools
Delivers continuing education and just-in-time training using evidence-based methods
Develops, implements, and evaluates education programs to meet staff learning needs
Uses multiple delivery platforms including in-person, e-learning, and simulation
Maintains staff education records
Supports career progression and role development through coaching and resources
Encourages professional development and specialty certification
Acts as liaison between clinical staff, leadership, and NPD Specialist
Provides input into the development of the departmental budget
Promotes evidence-based practice through staff education
Participates in data collection, analysis, and reporting related to educational outcomes
Additional Duties as Assigned.