Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (RN, MSN)
About The Position
The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is a registered nurse with NPD practice judgment and expertise who influences learners’ professional role competence and growth. The practitioner supports learners within the framework of the Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards of Practice approved by the American Nurses Association. Working in collaboration with nursing leadership, the practitioner supports competency management, clinical nursing education, professional role development, policy standardization, collaborative partnerships, scientific inquiry, transition to practice, and onboarding and orientation of new Hartford HealthCare colleagues. The role is an essential member of the nursing leadership team and promotes alignment between regional NPD and practice excellence and the Hartford HealthCare system. The position is with Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, a 122-bed general acute care community hospital in Torrington, Connecticut, serving Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of active clinical nursing experience.
- At least 1 year of experience in an acute care environment.
- Experience as a preceptor.
- Registered Nurse license from the Connecticut Department of Public Health, obtained before the hire date.
- NPD or clinical specialty certification within two years of hire or transfer.
- BLS required.
- BSN required.
Nice To Haves
- One year of relevant teaching experience, preferably in nursing professional development and/or a specialty area.
- MSN preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support learners’ professional role competence and growth within the Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards of Practice.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership on competency management and clinical nursing education.
- Support professional role development and policy standardization.
- Foster collaborative partnerships and scientific inquiry.
- Support transition to practice and onboarding and orientation of new Hartford HealthCare colleagues.
- Promote alignment between regional nursing professional development and practice excellence and the Hartford HealthCare system.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to support work/life balance.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
