RN Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

AdventHealth; Burleson (TX); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Burleson, TX, seeks an experienced Nursing Professional Development practitioner to drive nursing research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement initiatives within the unit. The role emphasizes education, mentorship, and leading onboarding using ANPD standards.

You will disseminate findings, plan orientation, and collaborate to implement changes that enhance patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]
• Master's [Preferred]
• Field of Study: Nursing or Healthcare related field
• 2+ years of nursing experience in a hospital setting [Required]
• Experience in specialty area applying for [Preferred]
• Experience as preceptor [Preferred]
• Previous teaching experience in formal/informal settings [Preferred]
• 1+ years of experience as an NPD Practitioner [Preferred]
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS) [Required]
• ANCC - Nursing Professional Development Certification (ANCC-NPD) [Preferred]
• Acute/Critical Care Nursing - Adult (CCRN) [Preferred]

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource for clinical inquiry process, including identification of potential projects, and/or subject matter expertise.
• Demonstrates a “spirit of inquiry” to support professional curiosity including research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement initiatives using the organization’s structure.
• Works with others to identify problems and solutions and collaboratively create and assist in the implementation of changes.
• Creates a supportive environment for nursing research, scientific inquiry, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Disseminates evidence-based practice findings through educational programs, courses, and other activities.
• Creates, plans, implements, and coordinates orientation for new nursing unit/department using ANPD standards and NPD Practice model to ensure onboarding orientation.

Skills

Effective communicator

ANA/ANPD standards knowledge

Self-directed initiative

Regulatory standards knowledge (CMS/OS

Word processing/data management/email

Education

Bachelor's of Nursing

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining Texas Health Huguley is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Texas Health Huguley is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance




• Paid Time Off from Day One




• 403-B Retirement Plan




• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave




• Career Development




• Whole Person Well-being Resources




• Mental Health Resources and Support




• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

11801 SOUTH FWY

City:

BURLESON

State:

Texas

Postal Code:

76028

Job Description:

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm

• Serves as a resource for clinical inquiry process, including identification of potential projects, and/or subject matter expertise.




• Demonstrates a “spirit of inquiry” to support professional curiosity including research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement initiatives using the organization’s preferred structure, i.e. PDSA (plan, do, study, act).




• Works with others to identify problems and solutions and collaboratively create and assists in the implementation of the changes planned.




• Creates a supportive environment for nursing research, scientific inquiry, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.




• Disseminates evidence-based practice findings through educational programs, courses, and other activities. Other duties as assigned.




• Creates, plans, implements, and coordinates orientation for individuals new to the nursing unit/department using the ANPD standards of practice including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation with the NPD Practice model using inputs, throughputs, and outcomes to ensure a systematic approach to onboarding orientation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of word processing, data management, email, and presentation applications.[Required]




• Effective professional communicator with strong interpersonal skills.[Required]




• Knowledge of the American Nurses Association (ANA)/Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) scope and standards for Nursing Professional Development[Required]




• Self-directed, creative, and demonstrates initiative to fulfill the seven roles of the NPD practitioner: learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for inquiry, advocate for the NPD specialty and partner for practice transitions.[Preferred]




• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards (e.g., CMS, OSHA) for professional specialty served.[Preferred]

Education:

• Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]




• Master's [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• of Nursing or Healthcare related field

Work Experience:

• 2+ years of nursing experience in a hospital setting [Required]




• Experience in specialty area applying for [Preferred]




• Experience as preceptor [Preferred]




• Previous teaching experience in formal/informal settings [Preferred]




• 1+ years of experience as an NPD Practitioner [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]




• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]




• ANCC - Nursing Professional Development Certification (ANCC-NPD) [Preferred]




• Acute/Critical Care Nursing - Adult (CCRN)[Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$72,942.00 - $135,683.00

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.