Nurse Educator (NPDP) - Inpatient Oncology

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

Job summary

The Ohio State University invites applications for a Nurse Educator (NPDP) in Inpatient Oncology at James Cancer Hospital. This 40-hour weekly role focuses on education, competency management, and professional development for the health system nursing education team.

The NPD practitioner will lead learning initiatives, onboarding, evidence-based practice, and collaborations across interprofessional teams to advance patient care in a leading cancer care environment in Columbus, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing 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 and orientation for new and current staff.
• Manage competency assessment and development plans.
• Lead education programs and continuing professional development.
• Foster collaborative partnerships across interprofessional teams.
• Promote evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Masters in related field

Job description

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Job Title:Nurse Educator (NPDP) - Inpatient OncologyDepartment: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 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
• Current Ohio RN license

Preferred Qualifications

• Oncology RN experience, including surgical and chemotherapy
• 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

The Oncology Nursing Professional Development Practitioner will support the James education department and inpatient acute care units. This is a 40 hours a week role, and hours can vary based on need (day flex). This role is ideal for a passionate educator committed to advancing clinical practice and supporting staff development in a leading cancer care environment.

Location:James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40

Shift

Varying Shifts

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

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