Nurse Educator (NPDP) - Critical Care

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Master’s prepared RN to serve as a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner. The role influences professional role competence and growth of learners in interprofessional settings, acting as learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, and leader.

Responsibilities include onboarding, competency management, education, and collaboration. It supports enterprise-wide educational initiatives with a primary focus on Critical Care

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or BSN with a master's in a related field (e.g., MHA, Nursing Education).
• Two years of nursing experience required.
• Current Ohio RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding/orientation of staff and competency management.
• Education and professional role development.
• Collaborative partnerships, research, evidenced-based practice, and quality improvement.
• Advance enterprise-wide educational initiatives, with focus on Critical Care services.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Teaching experience

Facilitation skills

Presentation skills

Diversity awareness

Education

MSN or BSN with master's in related field

Job description

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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 include: onboarding/orientation, competency management, education, professional role development, collaborative partnerships, research, evidenced based practice and 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
• Inpatient critical care experience strongly preferred.

This role supports enterprise-wide educational initiatives with a primary focus on Critical Care services within the University Hospital (UH) Critical Care Tower. Responsibilities include onboarding and mentoring new staff, promoting ongoing competency development, and supporting the implementation of new products, processes, and clinical practices. This position partners with leaders and frontline caregivers to advance professional development and ensure high-quality patient care through effective education and training programs.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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.