Nurse Educator - Procedure Focus (Nursing Professional Development Practitioner)

Billings Clinic; Billings (MT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Nurse Educator with a focus on procedural nursing education. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values collaboration and professional growth. You will play a vital role in shaping the future of nursing practice by facilitating learning, mentoring colleagues, and promoting evidence-based practices. With a commitment to quality care and a culture of kindness and safety, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the healthcare field while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Billings, Montana. Join a team that is dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Wellness Program

Qualifications

• BSN required; Master's preferred. 5 years RN experience and teaching experience preferred.
• Current RN license in Montana/Wyoming and CPR certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning and bridge knowledge gaps using educational design principles.
• Advocate for process change and mentor nursing professionals for growth.
• Develop and evaluate onboarding programs for clinical staff.

Skills

Nursing Professional Development

Educational Design

Change Management

Mentoring

Interprofessional Collaboration

Competency Management

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master in Nursing

Tools

CPR Certification

Nursing Professional Development Certification

Job description

You’ll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet Recognition consecutively since 2006.

And you’ll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine!

You can make a difference here.

About Us
Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

Your Benefits
We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more. Click here for more information or download the Employee Benefits Guide.

Nurse Educator -- Procedure Focus (Nursing Professional Development Practitioner)
Hospital Division (BILLINGS CLINIC CLINIC)
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Shift: Varies
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours (Exempt)
Starting Wage DOE:$37.11 - 46.39

This position is an educator with procedural experience that will support the specialized educational needs of the various procedure areas (Pre/Post/PACU, Endoscopy, Radiology Nursing, Cath Lab).The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner is a registered nurse that exercises the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that reflects NPD practice judgment and expertise to influence professional role competence and growth of learners in a variety of settings. The NPD practitioner collaborates with the interprofessional healthcare team, stakeholders, and the learner with the desired outcome for improved population health. The NPD practitioner is responsible for applying knowledge and skills detailed in the Scope and Standards of NPD practice guided by the Nursing Professional Development Model. In addition, the NPD practitioner will support the organizational and nursing strategic plan by helping ensure goals and priorities align with patient care, staff needs, and organizational objectives to guide decision making and priority setting.

Essential Job Functions

1. Learning Facilitator: Uses the educational design process and adult learning principles to bridge identified gaps in knowledge, skills, and/or practice.
2. Change Agent: Advocates for process change at all levels using change management strategies and theories.
3. Mentor: Advances the nursing profession and the NPD specialty by contributing to the professional development of others.
4. Leader: Influences interprofessional practice and learning environments through creative problem solving and innovation.
5. Champion for scientific inquiry: Promotes the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and the use of evidence to advance NPD practice.
6. Advocate for NPD specialty: Supports, promotes, and demonstrates nursing professional development as a nursing practice specialty.
7. Partner for practice transitions: Supports the transition of nurses and other healthcare personnel across learning and practice environments.
8. Onboarding/Orientation: Develops, coordinates, manages, facilitates, conducts, and evaluates clinical onboarding/orientation programs.
9. Competency Management: Demonstrates expertise in competency management.
10. Education: Uses the education design process for planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating educational activities.
11. Role Development: Assists staff by coaching, coordinating, and facilitating activities to navigate role transitions.
12. Collaborative Partnerships: Seeks internal and external collaboration for opportunities to teach and advise nurses and other learners.
13. Inquiry: Promotes and applies professional curiosity using research and evidence-based practice to improve healthcare delivery.
14. Personal Professional Role Competence and Growth: Demonstrates competence in knowledge, skills, and practice as outlined in the Nursing Professional Development Scope & Standards of Practice.

Minimum Qualifications
Education
• BSN - Application may be considered if currently enrolled in a BSN program with a defined date of completion within 18 months of application.
• Master in Nursing preferred

Experience
• 5 years of RN experience
• 1 year Teaching experience preferred

Certifications and Licenses
• CPR
• Current Montana and/or Wyoming license as a Registered Nurse
• Nursing Professional Development Certification Preferred

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship.