Nursing Professional Development Practitioner / RN

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking an Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner for our Heart & Vascular team at Emory University Hospital
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

• Education - Bachelor's of Since in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience - 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• Licensure - Valid, active unencumbered nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board
• Certification - BLS
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities (required): - 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

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs...and more!
• exciting bonus opportunities, including relocation incentives paid upon offer acceptance to help with moving and upfront expenses — plus referral incentives and additional position-based bonuses designed to reward your commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees