RN NPD, Jewish Hospital, Cath Lab

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN - Nursing Professional Development (NPD) 1 works collaboratively with leadership and the Professional Development Department to improve patient care quality, nursing practice, and patient and departmental outcomes. The role facilitates clinical education, professional development, competency initiatives, and direct clinical support, responding to evolving educational needs within a specified department. The NPD 1 serves as a clinical expert, learning facilitator, consultant, change agent, leader, and interprofessional collaborator. The position collaborates to identify, develop, and deliver education for individuals and groups in clinical, classroom, and virtual settings. It supports staff empowerment through clinical instruction and competency support to promote safe, effective patient care, incorporating evidence and appropriate skill standards. The NPD 1 actively participates in quality improvement and evidence-based practice processes and models UofL Health’s core behaviors, standards, values, and mission, as well as those of accrediting bodies and the nursing profession. The role serves as a clinical resource and patient and family advocate; supports staff education, orientation, competency, and professional development; develops and evaluates educational programs; and promotes professional growth among nursing staff and students. It also supports organizational goals, ethical practice, effective resource use, and change initiatives. The position is based at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, and is listed for first shift.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program.
At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the area of clinical specialty.
Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Kentucky.
Professional nursing certification recognized by ANCC in the clinical specialty, or obtain it within 6 months of hire.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider certification; other resuscitation certifications (ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP) as required for the clinical specialty.
Knowledge and experience coordinating and planning care for complex patients.
High-level knowledge and application of pharmacology and pathophysiology.
Strong abilities in learning design and implementation, and ability to collaborate to achieve department and facility results.
Demonstrated project management, program evaluation, and competency assessment abilities.
Knowledge of evidence-based practice and educational modalities, including evaluation of learning and related patient and organizational outcomes.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, and evidence-based practice, and to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills.
Proficiency with computerized documentation, Microsoft Office applications, data extraction and analysis, and learning technologies.
Commitment to service, organizational values, professionalism, confidentiality, safety, teamwork, and effective customer service.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in education, teaching, or professional development.
Professional nursing certification in professional development or education.
AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as a role model to nursing staff in delivering excellent patient care for designated patient populations.
Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary colleagues to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate strategies addressing complex patient care issues.
Assist staff with clinical decision-making and priority setting.
Collaborate with leadership to develop, evaluate, and implement standards for patient care, care planning, and professional practice, considering quality, service, cost effectiveness, comfort, safety, age-specific needs, and cultural competence.
Advocate for patients and families while respecting cultural diversity and individual patient needs.
Maintain and integrate current evidence-based knowledge into educational programming.
Promote an environment consistent with patient-centered care and organizational core values.
Facilitate nursing staff and student education, competency, and professional development in accordance with departmental objectives and accreditation standards.
Coordinate orientation for newly hired employees in the specified department.
Plan, prepare, and maintain materials for competency-based educational programs using current standards, regulations, and evidence-based resources.
Collaborate in developing or modifying patient education materials as appropriate.
Assess clinical staff learning needs with stakeholders and design and implement programs and competency strategies to address them.
Apply adult-learning principles and evidence-based education to plan, implement, and evaluate education and competency programs.
Assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills.
Participate in learning technologies, including simulation, learning management systems, virtual classrooms, and multimedia.
Communicate effectively in visual, oral, and written formats and demonstrate presentation skills.
Facilitate initial and renewal BLS, ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP courses as appropriate for the area.
Challenge existing practice when it is not aligned with current best practices.
Maintain affiliation with professional organizations and obtain and maintain professional nursing certification.
Support bedside nursing staff professional development and certification through mentoring, classes, programs, and study groups.
Collaborate with and support clinical student rotations in the area of responsibility; promote and model lifelong learning.
Align educational activities with the organization’s mission and goals; support professional organizations and excellence in practice; and serve as a professional role model.
Integrate ethical principles into clinical practice and demonstrate the value of nursing professional development in achieving unit, facility, and organizational goals.
Assist with fiscal and administrative operations through cost-effective resource use; support change initiatives with a positive attitude and demonstrate flexibility.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct, and perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data; adhere to organizational and departmental safety standards; collaborate with and support team members; and provide effective customer service to the healthcare community.
Demonstrate UofL Health’s values of honesty, integrity, and compassion; uphold the dignity of all persons, ensure high-quality care, work as a team, improve continuously through feedback, seek better ways to meet needs, use resources wisely, and understand how the role contributes to organizational success.