Nurse Educator (NPDP) - Central Onboarding Team

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Nurse Educator (NPDP) for the Central Onboarding Team. This role supports onboarding, competency development, education, and professional growth within an interprofessional healthcare setting.

The NPD practitioner leads learning initiatives, acts as a change agent, mentor, and champion for NPD, contributing to practice transitions and ongoing professional development of nurses and UAPs.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing AND masters in related field (i.e. MHA, Nursing Education, etc.).
• Two years of nursing experience is required.
• Current Ohio RN license required.

Responsibilities

• onboarding/orientation
• competency management
• education
• professional role development
• collaborative partnerships
• research
• evidenced based practice
• quality improvement

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing AND masters in related field (i.e. MHA, Nursing Education, etc.)

Job description

Job Title: Nurse Educator (NPDP) - Central Onboarding Team

Department: Health System Shared Services | Health System Nursing Education

Scope of Position:

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner provides ongoing and constant support to the transforming healthcare landscape. The NPD practitioner functions as a nurse leader in an interprofessional environment applying evidenced based practice, clinical expertise, and patient values to improve patient outcomes. The NPD practitioner engages in environmental scanning to continuously assess potential professional practice gaps. By using various sources of data, the NPD practitioner identifies learning needs that include but are not limited to emerging issues, new or updated evidenced based guidelines, comparison of current performance and/or outcomes with national data bases and use of new tools and techniques.

Position Summary:

The NPD practitioner is a master's prepared registered nurse who influences professional role competence and professional growth of learners in a variety of settings. This NPD practitioner maintains lifelong learners in an interprofessional setting that facilitates continuous development and learning for the healthcare team. The NPD practitioner demonstrates expertise in the identified roles: learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty and partner for practice transitions.

Responsibilities:

• onboarding/orientation
• competency management
• education
• professional role development
• collaborative partnerships
• research
• evidenced based practice
• quality improvement

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing AND masters in related field (i.e. MHA, Nursing Education, etc.).
• Two years of nursing experience is required.
• Current Ohio RN license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills
• effective communication
• problem-solving
• and strong organizational skills
• Interest in learning and teaching new skills
• Recent teaching experience through employment or community activities
• Experience with, commitment to, and competence in dealing with diverse adult populations
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills

Additional Information:

Join the Central Onboarding Team as a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner and play a vital role in supporting the success of newly hired nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs). In this educator role, you will design, coordinate, and facilitate onboarding education and training programs that promote clinical competence, professional growth, and a positive transition into practice. Responsibilities include delivering orientation and onboarding content, assessing learning needs, fostering a supportive learning environment, and collaborating with interdisciplinary partners to ensure a high-quality onboarding experience. This position also supports the Buckeye Nurse Residency Program through seminar facilitation and educational initiatives that strengthen workforce development and patient care excellence. Ideal candidates are passionate about education, mentoring, and helping healthcare professionals thrive throughout their careers.

Location:

Ackerman Rd, 600 (2435)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. At Ohio State, you'll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties - including a job that is right for you.

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you - and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

No matter your role, you'll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you're part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence - and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America's leading academic health centers. We're a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.

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