Nurse Educator

Tower Health; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Health's Phoenixville Hospital is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner II to apply nursing theory and professional development principles to improve staff practice. The role embraces change agent, mentor, facilitator of learning, leader, and advocate for the NPD specialty within a dynamic hospital setting.

The NPD practitioner collaborates with clinical teams to advance practice transitions and ensure high-quality patient care across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years acute care experience.
• ACLS/PALS/BLS certification required or instructor when applicable.
• PA Registered Nurse License.

Skills

NPD knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

The Nursing Professional Development Practitioner II uses tools, theories, skills and knowledge of nursing professional development (NPD) to improve the practice of staff. The NPD Practitioner functions in the roles Of change agent, mentor, facilitator of learning, leader, champion of scientific inquiry, partner for practice transitions, and advocate for the NPD specialty.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• 4 year/Bachelor's Degree
• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years acute care experience required; critical care experience preferred

Certification and Licensure

• PA Registered Nurse License
• ACLS Certification and instructor if responsible for specialty course program
• PALS Certification and Instructor if Responsible for Specialty Course Program
• BLS Certification

Located in Phoenixville, PA, and a member of Tower Health, Phoenixville Hospital is a 144-bed facility that provides comprehensive medical services through emergency room visits, inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures and community outreach programs.

Phoenixville Hospital’s services include:

• an award-winning cardiovascular program
• a fully accredited cancer center
• NAPBC-accredited breast health center
• an acute inpatient rehabilitation center
• a large robotic surgery center
• Designated as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performed in the Human Right Campaign Foundation's 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI)

Phoenixville Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines that include:

• Joint replacement surgery
• Advanced heart failure care
• Designated as a Primary Stroke Center.

Click here to see all the awards, accreditations and associations who endorse Phoenixville Hospital as a quality healthcare provider. We are proud to offer the level of service they represent.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: Phoenixville Hospital Tour

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.