Nursing Professional Development Practitioner-PRN

IU Health • Avon, IN

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Practitioner, Nursing Professional Development (NPD) serves as an educator, facilitator, and professional development resource for nursing staff across IU Health. This PRN position primarily delivers system Core Classes and educational programs that support onboarding, professional growth, competency development, and excellence in patient care. Teaching experience is strongly preferred because the role requires effective classroom instruction, learner engagement, and facilitation of adult learning principles.

The position is primarily based at IU Health West Hospital in Avon, Indiana, with a primary focus on that facility’s educational and onboarding needs. Most scheduled assignments will occur at the IU North location, and the practitioner may occasionally support other regional facilities, including IU Health North Hospital, IU Health Fishers/Saxony Hospital, and IU Health Methodist Hospital in downtown Indianapolis, as organizational and educational needs arise.

Using NPD practice judgment and expertise, the practitioner promotes professional role competence, lifelong learning, and workforce development in alignment with the IU Health Way. The role partners with nursing leaders, educators, and interdisciplinary stakeholders to support organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA; other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit, department, or specialty patient care policies.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed to meet system educational needs.
• Ability to display knowledge and utilization of principles of adult learning.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience.
• Previous education experience.
• Teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and teach system Core Classes and other educational programs for nursing and clinical team members.
• Support onboarding and orientation of new team members through classroom and skills-based instruction.
• Coordinate competency development, validation, and management activities.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate educational offerings using principles of adult learning.
• Promote professional role development and continuing education opportunities.
• Build collaborative partnerships with leaders and stakeholders to achieve strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
• Support inquiry, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Serve as an educational resource at the unit, facility, and system levels as needed.
• Contribute to an environment that fosters continuous learning, professional growth, and exceptional patient care outcomes.

Benefits

• Access to opportunities for learning and development, including advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level