Nursing Professional Development - Practitioner - PRN

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Leadership growth opportunities

Job summary

IU Health on-site at Methodist Hospital seeks a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to lead onboarding, competency management, and educational initiatives that elevate clinical staff performance.

This role partners with unit leaders to design and evaluate programs, supports evidence-based practice, and promotes adult learning principles to advance patient care across IU Health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Two years of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and orientation programs for new staff and learners.
• Manage and assess competency development and maintenance for clinical staff.
• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs and role development initiatives.
• Build collaborative partnerships with unit leaders, educators, and stakeholders to support organizational goals.
• Facilitate inquiry and evidence-based practice to promote continuous improvement.
• Support system-wide and unit-specific educational strategies to meet evolving patient care needs.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Leadership

Communication skills

Travel flexibility

Education

BSN

Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

Location: On-site at Methodist Hospital

Shift: Monday – Friday PRN

Position: Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner utilizes professional judgment and expertise to enhance the role competence and growth of learners across various settings, supporting the IU Health Way. Key responsibilities include onboarding and orientation, competency management, education, role development, collaborative partnerships, and inquiry. This role often functions at the unit or facility level, partnering with leaders and stakeholders to achieve strategic goals and initiatives.

Position Overview

The Nursing Professional Development Practitioner plays a vital role in fostering professional growth, ensuring competency, and supporting educational needs within the organization. They serve as a resource and leader in adult learning principles, working collaboratively to promote excellence in patient care and staff development across IU Health.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding and orientation programs for new staff and learners.
• Manage and assess competency development and maintenance for clinical staff.
• Design, implement, and evaluate educational programs and role development initiatives.
• Build collaborative partnerships with unit leaders, educators, and stakeholders to support organizational goals.
• Facilitate inquiry and evidence-based practice to promote continuous improvement.
• Support system-wide and unit-specific educational strategies to meet evolving patient care needs.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• - Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• - Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program.

Licensure

• - Active RN license in Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).

Certifications

• - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• - Additional advanced life support certifications may be required depending on unit or specialty.

Experience

• - Two years of nursing experience preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• - Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles and techniques.
• - Ability and willingness to travel as needed to support educational needs across the system.
• - Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
• - AAHC, IU Health Experience Strongly Preferred

Why IU Health?

As part of Indiana’s largest healthcare system, we offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
• A dynamic, supportive environment dedicated to excellence in education and patient care

To learn more about our benefits, visit: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you

Join IU Health!

Become part of Indiana’s leading healthcare system committed to fostering professional growth, innovative education, and exemplary patient care. Support your colleagues and patients through expert nursing education and development.