Nursing Professional Development – Nursing Professional Development Practitioner or Specialist

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 97,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to lead education initiatives within the Center for Nursing Professional Development. This full-time role focuses on developing, coordinating, and evaluating competency-based programs and supporting practice transitions across service lines.

Based in Rochester, NY, the role requires a graduate nursing degree and NYS RN licensure, with strong collaboration skills and experience in education planning and program

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing or related educational field REQUIRED.
• Two years of relevant education, program planning/teaching experience recommended.
• Must be a Registered Nurse with current NYS license.

Responsibilities

• Completes defined scope and standards of practice in nursing education.
• Coordinates, implements and evaluates competency-based education programs.
• Collaborates with nursing practice across service lines to enhance education and patient care outcomes.
• Provides consultation to affiliate hospitals and other disciplines.

Skills

Education planning

Clinical nursing

Staff development

Teaching

Education

Graduate nursing degree

Job description

Job Location

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Job Details

Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500401 Ctr for Nurs Professional Dev Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America) Range: UR URCB 218

Compensation

Range: UR URCB 218 Compensation Range: $97,073.00 - $131,040.00. The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE: Completes defined scope and standards of practice. Engages in environmental scanning to identify practice gaps and collaborates with others in improving practice and healthcare outcomes. Functions as a learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty, and partner for practice transitions. Supports learning, change, professional role competence and growth, which ultimately lead to optimal patient care, population health, and protection of the public. Full-time position available (40 hour), primarily weekdays. Weekends/Off shift as indicated. The Nursing Professional Development Practitioner is responsible for the needs assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of a number of diverse educational programs and products provided to the Department of Nursing Practice and the URMC Clinical Enterprise. This position will primarily focus on the coordination, implementation and maintenance of an electronic competency management system. The Nursing Professional Development Practitioner (NPD) will work collaboratively with members of nursing practice across multiple service lines to enhance the competency based education program, providing oversight and guidance to clinical services and centrally on the documentation of clinical competency. This position will also provide consultation to affiliate hospitals in the region and other disciplines. The NPD will also participate in other duties as assigned related to competency management, professional development, and other Learning & Development program needs.

Requirements

Graduate degree in nursing/related educational field REQUIRED. Two years of relevant experience in education, program planning/teaching recommended. Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license to practice in New York State.

Equal Opportunities & Diversity

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Company Culture

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.