Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner - Huntsman Cancer Hospital

About the Organization

University of Utah Health is a patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing health and well-being through patient care, research, and education. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center nationally ranked for academic research, quality standards, and patient experience. Our mission thrives on collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect, with five hospitals and eleven clinics providing comprehensive services and advancing medical outcomes.

About the Role

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner facilitates, coordinates, and ensures the evaluation, training, and education of clinical staff. Assigned to one or more clinical departments, the incumbent assesses and addresses educational needs in collaboration with the Clinical Staff Education (CSE) department and unit leadership. Responsibilities include managing staff education records, teaching clinical content, and maintaining clinical competence in a specialty area. The role supports lifelong learning and professional growth for healthcare teams in an interprofessional environment.

Responsibilities

• Use the educational design process to bridge knowledge, skills, and practice gaps identified through needs assessments in assigned areas.
• Support unit, department, and service line education programs and initiatives.
• Facilitate process transformation and sustain change by identifying problems, solutions, and barriers, and communicating the vision for change.
• Advance the profession by modeling behavioral standards that enhance interprofessional practice, the learning environment, and the NPD specialty.
• Disseminate new knowledge and use evidence to guide NPD practice, clinical practice, and improve patient care.
• Model expert practice in nursing professional development and support transitions for nurses and healthcare team members across learning environments and roles.
• Work rotating schedules, including variable hours, weekends, nights, and holidays, to meet the 24/7 staffing and patient care demands of the health system.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Two years of nursing experience.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact.
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through University of Utah Health (to be obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Ability to work variable and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, in a 24/7 patient care environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to teach classes or speak effectively before groups.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications and support for electronic health record instruction.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workload efficiently and collaborate with other departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or a related field.
• Two years of experience in a clinical specialty.
• Certification in clinical specialty or Nurse Professional Development.
• Provider and/or instructor certification relevant to the area of specialty.

Working Conditions

This position involves intensive work that may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds, including medical equipment or patients. Exposure to infectious diseases, prisoners, or behavioral health patients may occur. The role demands physical requirements such as standing, walking, stooping, reaching, and manual dexterity.