Critical Care Nursing Professional Development Leader

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Retirement programs (TRS)

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner in Critical Care to lead learning initiatives, mentor staff, and advance evidence-based practice. The role emphasizes collaboration with CEPD Education Manager, orientation, competency, and professional development within a university hospital setting.

Requirements include an RN licensure in Texas, a master's degree in a related field within 3 years of hire, and 3 years of directly related hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field within 3 years of hire.
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Responsibilities

• Facilitates learning using instructional design to close practice gaps identified in assessments.
• Leads change initiatives across micro-, meso-, and macro-system levels using project management approaches.
• Mentors colleagues and supports ongoing professional development and collaboration.
• Champions evidence-based practice and nursing professional development as a specialty.
• Coordinates orientation, competency management, and continuing education activities.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates NPD activities in line with ANCC criteria.
• Supports practice transitions and partnerships across the healthcare team.

Skills

Learning facilitator

Change agent

Mentor

Leader

Research advocate

Practice transitions

Education

Master's degree in related field

BSN acceptable for internal candidates

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner in Critical Care to lead learning initiatives, mentor staff, and advance evidence-based practice. The role emphasizes collaboration with CEPD Education Manager, orientation, competency, and professional development within a university hospital setting.

Requirements include an RN licensure in Texas, a master's degree in a related field within 3 years of hire, and 3 years of directly related hospital experience.