Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

IU Health•Muncie, IN

About The Position

Join IU Ball Memorial Hospital’s Women’s and Children’s Service Line as a full-time Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (NPD)! In this full-time role you will take on a multifaceted position as a Learning Facilitator, Change Agent, Mentor, Leader, Champion for Inquiry, and Advocate for the NPD Specialty. Your responsibilities will include: Promoting and advocating for innovative professional development programs and curricula tailored to the unique needs of our women’s and children’s health units, including Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby, NICU, and Pediatrics—from onboarding new staff to supporting ongoing clinical expertise. Modeling the application of evidence-based practices specific to women’s and children’s health, demonstrating a strong commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning. Providing strategic direction and support to meet educational needs identified through assessments, regulatory standards, and quality outcomes data within the women’s and children’s service line. Serving as a role model and expert for clinical educators, championing their ongoing growth and professional development within these specialized areas. Schedule: Monday-Friday, day shift - no weekends, holidays or call required! Why Join IU Health? At IU Health, Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system, we offer abundant career growth and professional development opportunities. Our supportive work environment is complemented by a robust benefits package, including PTO, 401(k) matching, and various programs designed to support your personal and professional goals. Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care. IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all. With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence. At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development. Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states. Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

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. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department/specialty according to patient care policies.
Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
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

Masters Degree of Nursing (MSN) or current enrollment in MSN program preferred.
Two years experience preferred.
Experience in Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby, NICU, and/or Pediatrics strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Promoting and advocating for innovative professional development programs and curricula tailored to the unique needs of our women’s and children’s health units, including Labor and Delivery, Mother Baby, NICU, and Pediatrics—from onboarding new staff to supporting ongoing clinical expertise.
Modeling the application of evidence-based practices specific to women’s and children’s health, demonstrating a strong commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Providing strategic direction and support to meet educational needs identified through assessments, regulatory standards, and quality outcomes data within the women’s and children’s service line.
Serving as a role model and expert for clinical educators, championing their ongoing growth and professional development within these specialized areas.