Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to advance education for nursing teams. This role designs, delivers, and evaluates evidence-based learning initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes, leveraging adult learning theory and multisite collaboration.

The position emphasizes leadership in educational programs, collaboration across departments, and the ability to develop curricula that span clinical practice,

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing required.
• Master Degree in Nursing within 3–5 years.
• Master Education within 3–5 years.
• Master's Degree in Instructional Design within 3–5 years.
• Master's Degree in Clinical Nurse Leadership within 3–5 years.
• Master's Degree in related field within 3–5 years.
• 3+ years of hospital clinical experience required.
• BLS certification within 14 days.
• RN license valid for state employment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct nursing staff across levels and settings.
• Foster evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
• Lead educational program development and evaluation.
• Collaborate with departments to coordinate education.
• Promote professional development and learner engagement.

Education

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Master Degree Nursing

Master Education

Master's Degree in Instructional Design

Master's Degree in Clinical Nurse Leadership

Master's Degree in related field

3+ years hospital clinical experience

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN)

Job description

Position Title Nursing Professional Development Practitioner Days - Full Time Liberty Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Nursing Professional Development Practitioner plans group and individualized educational initiatives to promote exemplary professional practice and quality patient care. Merging innovative thinking with evidence-based practice, the Education Specialist empowers the learner to improve outcomes by promoting professional development of the learner. Provides expertise in adult learning theory and generational learning principles to promote quality educational events. Utilizes advanced critical thinking and leadership skills to implement the Department of Nursing's educational goals. Provides oversight and coordination of educational endeavors to minimize duplication of unnecessary tasks and maximize the impact thus encouraging retention of information.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates ability to instruct all levels of nursing staff.
• Demonstrates effective working relationships among departments.
• Facilities critical thinking, technical, and interpersonal competencies of staff.
• Models purposeful, direct, and assertive communication with staff, peers, managers and administration.
• Participates in the development and review of departmental practices.
• Promotes evidence-based practice and research in nursing practice and educational processes.
• Provides leadership and supportive role in task forces and teams promoting the goals of the Department of Nursing.
• Uses effective design principles to assess, plan, deploy and evaluate educational interventions.
• Utilizes adult learning principles and multi-generational learning theory to provide quality educational programs.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing
• Master Degree Nursing within 3 to 5 years
• Master Education within 3 to 5 years
• Master's Degree in Instructional Design within 3 to 5 years
• Master's Degree in Clinical Nurse Leadership within 3 to 5 years
• Master's Degree in related field within 3 to 5 years
• 3 or more years of hospital clinical experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Education and Staff development experience
• Previous experience in program leadership and development

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing or multistate RN license eligible to work in the state of employment.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• National certification in a specialty nursing field preferred in 3-5 years from date of hire or transfer
• AHA Instructor

Time Type: Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.