Clinical Professional Development Practitioner-Acute & Critical Care

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia’s UVA Community Health seeks a Clinical Professional Development Practitioner (CPDP) to lead education for nursing staff. The CPDP designs, coordinates, and evaluates programs aligning with organizational goals and professional standards.

The role requires a BSN, an advanced degree within 3 years, and Virginia RN licensure with current BLS/ACLS/PALS credentials. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Master's degree in nursing, education, or related field within 3 years of hire.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing practice; 2 years in specialty area or clinical education.
• Current, unencumbered RN licensure in Virginia; BLS/ACLS or PALS per specialty; instructor cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, and implements educational activities to promote staff competency.
• Designs learning outcomes based on identified gaps and organizational needs.
• Evaluates educational programs for impact on learners and patient outcomes.
• Mentors preceptors and supports onboarding and specialty orientation.
• Collaborates with nursing leaders to improve education and practice across the area.

Skills

Excellent communication

Nursing leadership

Education

BSN

Master's degree in nursing or related field

Virginia RN licensure

AHA BLS/ACLS or PALS certification

Job description

Clinical Professional Development PractitionerFull Time Days

Job Code: ED1027

ABOUT US

We are ushering in a new era of healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Community Health, part of the world-class UVA Health academic health system, we are committed to caring for the whole person by building meaningful connections with our patients in the local setting of UVA Health's community hospitals, outpatient locations, and provider offices. By combining our team's talent and expertise, the breadth of capabilities across the entire UVA Health system, and our dedication to community wellness, we are bringing expert care close to home.

As a member of the UVA Community Health team, individuals contribute to patient care decisions, support advanced medical technologies, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in people's lives every day.

JOB TYPE

Classification: Exempt

Supervises Positions:

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Professional Development Practitioner is a registered nurse responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing educational activities to promote individual development and competency among nursing department team members. The CPDP fulfills the roles of learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for inquiry, partner for practice transition, and advocate for the nursing professional development specialty. Providing clinical and educational expertise, the CPDP designs, implements, and evaluates educational programs in alignment with organizational needs and vision. All members of the Professional Development team are expected to maintain, role model, and enforce exemplary practice in accordance with the Nursing Professional Development: Scope and Standards and the UVA Community Health ASPIRE behavioral standards. This position supports all of Community Health, with alignment to (a) designated to specialty area(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

BSN required. Master's degree in related field (nursing, education, or other clinical practice area) required within 3 years of hire.

Experience:

Minimum of three years of nursing practice. Minimum of two years of practice in specialty area or in clinical education.

Licensure:

Licensure/Certification: Current, unencumbered licensure valid in the state of Virginia. Certified in American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS or PALS as appropriate for specialty. AHA BLS Healthcare Provider and ACLS certified instructor preferred. Professional certification for area of focus preferred.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required:

Excellent written and oral communication skills including strong presentation and speaking skills. Excellent interpersonal, planning, and problem-solving skills. Critical thinking and analytical skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:

Competencies:

• Education:
  • Collaborates with organizational and nursing leaders in assigned area to identify or validate specific knowledge, skill, or practice gaps related to clinical and professional practice and develop strategies to address identified learning needs.
  • Develops learning outcomes based on identified learning gaps, which align with the needs, and goals of the stakeholders and leaders.
  • Utilizes best practice standards including adult learning principles in the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of educational activities to facilitate achievement of desired learning outcomes.
  • Evaluates the impact of programming on learners, organizational resources, and patient outcomes and makes adjustments in collaboration with nursing leaders in the assigned area.
  • Respects diversity by considering cultural, ethnic, generational and other differences in educational planning and incorporating inclusive educational design to meet learner needs.
• Competency Management:
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders, including leaders and Onboarding Professional Development Practitioners/Specialists in the assigned area to develop specialty specific competencies to be assessed during specialty orientation in clinical areas.
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders and leaders within the assigned area to develop specialty specific ongoing competencies, based on needs and identified organizational criteria.
  • Assists in competency management including using tools that capture objective and subjective data regarding individual knowledge and actual performance.
  • Assists in the development of initial training and future competency assessment tools for new processes, practices, and equipment.
• Collaborative Partnerships:
  • Promotes evidenced based educational experience through consultation with clinical leaders, preceptors, subject matter experts, and team members involved in education.
  • Provides consultation and educational support through participation in professional governance committees and collaboration with organizational leaders.
  • Partners with nursing leaders to identify, address, and support the education and development needs of nursing team members.
• Inquiry:
  • Models the integration of evidenced based practices in the content and delivery of learning activities. Incorporates data from educational activity evaluations to inform future educational offerings.
• Onboarding and Orientation:
  • Provides facilitation support to orientation and onboarding programs.
  • Supports preceptors and leaders in assigned area to promote positive orientation experiences tailored to the specialty learning environment.
  • Assists in the design, development and implementation of specialty specific educational activities for newly hired team members and nurse residents.
• Role Development:
  • Provides mentorship and support for preceptors in assigned specialty.
  • Models a commitment to lifelong learning through engagement in educational opportunities for oneself.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code:

Medium to Heavy Physical Demand: The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Community Health.

OTHER

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes

• On call responsibilities as directed: No

• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes

  
  The base compensation range for this role is $38.51 - $59.94 hourly.
  Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.