Nursing Professional Development Practitioner / Registered Nurse / RN

Emory•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Professional Development (NPDP) Practitioner with a strong background in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (W.O.C.) care. This role is integral to interprofessional teams across hospital and clinic settings, focusing on delivering outstanding patient care and supporting a unified WOC team. The NPDP Practitioner is a registered nurse who fosters professional competence and growth among nurses and other healthcare personnel. They apply 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. This role involves supporting orientation and onboarding, serving as a resource to preceptors and mentors, contributing to competency validation, identifying learning needs, developing and implementing educational programs, and promoting evidence-based practice. Travel between clinical sites may be required (less than 10%). The work environment involves potential exposures to blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals, communicable diseases, electrical shock, varying floor surfaces, hot/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor conditions, latex, lighting variations, patient care/handling injuries, radiation, and shift work. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, may be necessary.

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
Certification.
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.
Direct experience in W.O.C practice and completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education Program.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Nursing
Prior experience in education, leadership, precepting or mentorship.
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.
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.