Nursing Professional Development - Practitioner - PRN
About the role
Location: On-site at Methodist Hospital. Shift: Monday – Friday PRN. 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.
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.
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.
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
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
- Learn more about benefits: careers.iuhealth.org/pages/benefits-designed-for-you
Pay
Competitive salary
Schedule
Monday – Friday PRN