Nursing Education & Practice Innovation Specialist

Aurora Health Care; Allenton (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care seeks a Nurse Professional Development (NPD) educator to advance nursing practice through evidence-based interventions and lifelong learning. You will serve as advisor, change agent, collaborator, and mentor, aligning learning activities with system priorities.

Responsibilities include validating learning needs, analyzing data, and guiding education initiatives that improve patient outcomes while fostering collaboration across disciplines and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing or a related field; if not in nursing, a Bachelor’s in nursing is required.
• RN license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is practicing.
• NPD certification required.
• At least 3 years nursing experience with minimum 1 year with adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Aligns responsibilities with NPD Scope and Standards of Practice, regulations, and Advocate Health policies.
• Uses advanced nursing knowledge to implement evidence-based interventions to close knowledge gaps.
• Validates practice gaps and synthesizes data for learning needs at multiple levels.
• Evaluates ROI of learning initiatives and applies project management to influence outcomes.
• Promotes career progression and aligns strategies with professional standards.
• Fosters partnerships across disciplines to support development and strategic initiatives.
• Encourages evidence-based practice and innovation within professional development activities.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Presentation skills

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate degree in nursing or related field

Job description

Aurora Health Care seeks a Nurse Professional Development (NPD) educator to advance nursing practice through evidence-based interventions and lifelong learning. You will serve as advisor, change agent, collaborator, and mentor, aligning learning activities with system priorities.

Responsibilities include validating learning needs, analyzing data, and guiding education initiatives that improve patient outcomes while fostering collaboration across disciplines and stakeholders.