Nursing Education & Development Leader - Inpatient Care

Indiana University Health; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Leadership growth

Supportive environment

Job summary

Indiana University Health seeks a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to enhance staff education, competency, and growth. This role focuses on inpatient Med-Surg and Oncology Infusion education, partnering with leaders to support strategic goals and initiatives.

The NPD Practitioner will lead onboarding, competency management, and collaboration across units, promoting evidence-based practice and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• BSN required and active nursing license in Indiana or NLC.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and teaching methods.
• 3–5 years of nursing experience preferred; educator/preceptor experience preferred.
• Ability to travel to support educational needs across the system.
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
• BLS certification required; additional life-support certifications may be needed depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assess competency development and maintenance for clinical staff.
• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs and role development initiatives.
• Build collaborative partnerships with unit leaders, educators, and stakeholders.
• Facilitate inquiry and evidence-based practice to promote improvement.
• Support system-wide and unit-specific educational strategies to meet patient care needs.
• Lead onboarding and orientation programs for new staff and learners.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Leadership

Education design

Communication

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program

Job description

Indiana University Health seeks a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to enhance staff education, competency, and growth. This role focuses on inpatient Med-Surg and Oncology Infusion education, partnering with leaders to support strategic goals and initiatives.

The NPD Practitioner will lead onboarding, competency management, and collaboration across units, promoting evidence-based practice and excellence in patient care.