Nursing Professional Development Practitioner - Maternity

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) matching

Job summary

Riley Children’s Health in Indianapolis seeks a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to support the Mother Baby unit in a full-time day-shift role, acting as a Learning Facilitator, Change Agent, Mentor, and Leader to advance educational initiatives across the staff.

The role emphasizes applying evidence-based practices, and aligning education with regulatory and quality outcomes, with opportunities for staff development and leadership within a leading pediatric network.

Qualifications

• BSN required and RN license active in Indiana or an active NLC RN license.

Responsibilities

• Promote and advocate for innovative professional development programs and curricula for clinical learners and the organization—from onboarding to expert clinicians.
• Model evidence-based practices and demonstrate commitment to the 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 and development.

Skills

Mentor

Educational leadership

Adult learning

Leadership

Education

BSN

Job description

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

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 unit at 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.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.