Nursing Professional Development Practitioner - Maternity

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) matching

Job summary

Riley Children's Health in Indianapolis is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to support the Mother Baby unit in a full-time day-shift role. You will act as learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, and advocate for the NPD specialty, driving innovative education from onboarding through expert practice.

Join IU Health to access a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for professional growth within Indiana’s premier

Qualifications

• BSN required with active IN RN license or an active NLC RN license.
• Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA.
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Two years’ experience preferred.
• Previous maternity/mother-baby experience preferred.
• Must be able to travel as needed to meet educational needs.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Promote and advocate for innovative professional development programs and curricula for clinical learners and the organization.
• Model application of evidence-based practices and scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Provide strategic direction to meet educational needs identified through assessments, regulatory requirements, and quality data.
• Serve as a role model and expert for clinical educators, supporting their ongoing growth.

Skills

RN license

Adult learning

Evidence-based practice

Teaching / Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Overview

Riley Children's Health, Indiana’s most prominent and skilled pediatric healthcare system, is thrilled to announce an outstanding opportunity for a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to support our Mother Baby unitat our renowned Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. With over 50 locations statewide, we are recognized as a leading healthcare network for children, providing comprehensive care through a multidisciplinary team of experts. As the only pediatric research hospital in Indiana, we are consistently ranked among the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, and we are proud to be one of the top 10 sites in the U.S. for pediatric health research, thanks to our valuable collaborations with respected institutions like the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Exciting Opportunity: Nursing Professional Development Practitioner at Riley Children's Health!

Position Overview:

In this full-time role, working Monday through Friday on day shifts, you will take on a multifaceted position as a Learning Facilitator, Change Agent, Mentor, Leader, Champion for Inquiry, and Advocate for the NPD Specialty. Your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting and advocating for innovative professional development programs and curricula that cater to the evolving needs of both clinical learners and the organization—starting from onboarding new hires and extending all the way through to expert clinicians.
• Modeling the application of evidence-based practices and demonstrating a commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Providing strategic direction and support to meet the educational needs of staff as identified through thorough assessments, regulatory requirements, and quality outcomes data.
• Serving as a role model and expert for clinical educators, championing their ongoing growth and professional development.

Why Join IU Health?

At IU Health, Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system, we offer abundant career growth and professional development opportunities. In addition to a supportive work environment, our substantial benefits package includes PTO, 401(k) matching, and various other programs tailored to meet your needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree of Nursing (BSN) required.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department/specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Two years experience preferred.
• Previous maternity experience preferred, mother baby experience preferred.
• Must have the ability and willingness to travel as needed to meet the system educational needs.
• Must have the ability to display knowledge and utilization of principles of adult learning.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in pediatric healthcare and ready to elevate your nursing career within a leading healthcare system, we invite you to apply today and join us in our mission to provide exceptional care for every child!