Nursing Professional Development - Practitioner

About the role

On-site at Bedford Hospital. Nursing Professional Development Practitioner role focuses on inpatient Med-Surg & Oncology Infusion education, supporting onboarding, competency management, educational program design, collaborative partnerships, inquiry, and evidence-based practice to promote excellence in patient care and staff development.

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

• 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: 3‑5 years of nursing experience preferred; educator/preceptor experience strongly 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• A dynamic, supportive environment dedicated to excellence in education and patient care.
• For more details, visit: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you

Schedule

0.6 FTE, 24 hours weekly – primarily day shift with some night and weekend shift support.