Nurse Education & Development Leader

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Leadership growth opportunities

Job summary

IU Health on-site at Methodist Hospital seeks a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to lead onboarding, competency management, and educational initiatives that elevate clinical staff performance.

This role partners with unit leaders to design and evaluate programs, supports evidence-based practice, and promotes adult learning principles to advance patient care across IU Health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Two years of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and orientation programs for new staff and learners.
• Manage and assess competency development and maintenance for clinical staff.
• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs and role development initiatives.
• Build collaborative partnerships with unit leaders, educators, and stakeholders to support organizational goals.
• Facilitate inquiry and evidence-based practice to promote continuous improvement.
• Support system-wide and unit-specific educational strategies to meet evolving patient care needs.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Leadership

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

BSN

Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program

Job description

IU Health on-site at Methodist Hospital seeks a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to lead onboarding, competency management, and educational initiatives that elevate clinical staff performance.

This role partners with unit leaders to design and evaluate programs, supports evidence-based practice, and promotes adult learning principles to advance patient care across IU Health.