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The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner provides ongoing support in a transforming healthcare environment. This master’s-prepared registered nurse influences professional role competence and growth among learners in a variety of settings, fostering continuous development and learning for the healthcare team. The practitioner applies evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and patient values to improve outcomes, while assessing potential professional practice gaps and identifying learning needs using multiple data sources. On the Central Onboarding Team, the practitioner designs, coordinates, and facilitates onboarding education and training for newly hired nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs). The role promotes clinical competence, professional growth, and a positive transition into practice. It includes delivering orientation and onboarding content, assessing learning needs, fostering a supportive learning environment, and collaborating with interdisciplinary partners. The position also supports the Buckeye Nurse Residency Program through seminar facilitation and other educational initiatives. The NPD practitioner demonstrates roles including learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for the NPD specialty, and partner for practice transitions.