Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Student loan repayment assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Mentorship and leadership development

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner to support onboarding, competency management, and education for nursing staff and other clinical personnel. The role applies evidence-based practices and adult learning principles to drive staff development and quality improvement.

The position involves coordinating orientation programs, delivering continuing education, and fostering career progression through coaching and collaboration with clinical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Valid nursing license approved by Georgia Licensing Board.
• BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of ANPD Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Strong communication, teaching, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Supports orientation and onboarding of nursing staff, new graduates, and other clinical personnel.
• Assists with coordination and delivery of unit- or service-line onboarding programs.
• Serves as a resource to preceptors and mentors.
• Contributes to competency validation and tracking for nursing staff.
• Identifies learning needs and performance gaps.
• Supports development and implementation of competency assessment tools.
• Delivers continuing education and just-in-time training using evidence-based methods.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates education programs using in-person, e-learning, and simulation.
• Maintains staff education records.
• Supports career progression and role development through coaching and resources.
• Encourages professional development and specialty certification.
• Acts as liaison between clinical staff, leadership, and NPD Specialist.
• Provides input into the development of the departmental budget.
• Promotes evidence-based practice through staff education.
• Participates in data collection, analysis, and reporting related to educational outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching

Facilitation

Teamwork

ANPD knowledge

Education

BSN

MSN (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS platforms

Simulation tools

Job description

Overview

Benefits

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives
• Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs and... more!

Description

Job Summary: The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is a registered nurse who supports professional role competence and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel. This individual applies the Association of Nursing Professional Development's (ANPD) Practice Model, integrating adult learning principles, evidence-based practice, and system-level thinking to support onboarding, competency management, education, role development, and quality improvement initiatives.

Primary duties and responsibilities

Orientation and Onboarding

1. Supports orientation and onboarding of nursing staff, new graduates, and other clinical personnel
2. Assists with coordination and delivery of unit- or service-line specific onboarding programs
3. Serves as a resource to preceptors and mentors

Competency Management

1. Contributes to competency validation and tracking for nursing staff
2. Participates in the identification of learning needs and performance gaps
3. Supports development and implementation of competency assessment tools

Education and Training

1. Delivers continuing education and just-in-time training using evidence-based methods
2. Develops, implements, and evaluates education programs to meet staff learning needs
3. Uses multiple delivery platforms including in-person, e-learning, and simulation
4. Maintains staff education records

Role Development

1. Supports career progression and role development through coaching and resources
2. Encourages professional development and specialty certification

Collaborative Partnerships

1. Supports career progression and role development through coaching and resources
2. Acts as liaison between clinical staff, leadership, and NPD Specialist
3. Provides input into the development of the departmental budget

Quality Improvement and Evidence-Based Practice

1. Supports career progression and role development through coaching and resources
2. Promotes evidence-based practice through staff education
3. Participates in data collection, analysis, and reporting related to educational outcomes

Additional Duties as Assigned. Travel: Less than 10% of the time may be required between clinical sites may be required Work Type: On-site employee - Works in the office or at a physical workplace, interacting with colleagues face-to-face

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor's of Since in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience - 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• Licensure - Valid, active unencumbered nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board
• Certification - BLS
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities (required):
  • Knowledge of ANPD Scope and Standards of Practice
  • Strong communication, teaching, and facilitation skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, and simulation tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Education - Master's Degree in Nursing
• Experience - Prior experience in education, leadership, precepting or mentorship
• Certification - ACLS and/or PALS if applicable or other specialty certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MediumMax 25lbs)

up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the work day (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.