Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

IU Health • Fort Wayne, IN

11h • Onsite

About The Position

IU Health Fort Wayne is seeking dedicated and innovative Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioners to join their team early in the development phase of a brand-new hospital opening in May 2027. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape clinical education programs and build the foundation for a cutting-edge, high-quality patient care environment. The NPD Practitioner will leverage clinical expertise and educational prowess to develop core curricula, manage competency programs, and create simulation experiences for all clinical staff. This involves strategic curriculum development, simulation creation, and collaboration with subject matter experts (SMEs), utilizing innovative tools such as medical mannequins for experiential learning.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree of Nursing (BSN) required.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 3+ years of inpatient clinical experience in critical care, progressive care, Med/Surg, perioperative, or ED settings.
• Must have the ability and willingness to travel as needed to meet the system educational needs.
• Must have the ability to display knowledge and utilization of principles of adult learning.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred.
• Preference for candidates holding a Master’s Degree and NPD certification (or the ability to obtain it).
• Two years experience preferred.
• Experience in curriculum development, simulation creation, and SME collaboration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of clinical curricula for all inpatient staff.
• Support the growth of current Practitioner roles into Specialist positions.
• Develop and implement core education programs, including simulation scenarios with SMEs and dummy models.
• Manage competency assessments, onboarding, and role development initiatives.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and stakeholders to create an integrated educational plan aligned with the hospital’s strategic goals.
• Assist in setting up simulation rooms, product sets, and other educational infrastructure prior to hospital opening.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning, inquiry, and clinical excellence.

Benefits

• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level