Nursing Professional Development Practitioner Psychiatry

About the role

The Nursing Professional Development Practitioner is a registered nurse who influences professional role competence and professional growth of learners in a variety of settings. The NPD practitioner supports lifelong learners in an inter-professional environment that facilitates continuous development and learning for the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Develops knowledge and competency in pediatric nursing and professional development practices.
• Evaluates personal practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, and relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Implements strategies for seamless transitions to practice and between practice settings.
• Assesses clinical skills of staff and provides learning opportunities to advance clinical competencies and decision making skills of staff and documents competencies.
• Uses the best available evidence to guide practice decisions.
• Facilitates professional role development.
• Actively works to assist in transformation processes at the unit/area level, utilizing project management and improvement processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in nursing required. Minimum three years of clinical RN experience in Psychiatry required. Master’s degree preferred in adult education.
• Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois.
• ANCC recognized certification in specialty area of clinical practice. Minimum three years of clinical experience in specialty area, preferred.
• Strong preference given to candidates with direct experience in transport, EMS/emergency, or pediatric critical care (NICU, PICU, CVICU).
• Basic Life Support certification required from the American Heart Association. CPR instructor, within 6 months of hire.
• Resuscitation requirements as appropriate to specialty area, within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and a minimum of three years of clinical RN experience in Psychiatry. A Master’s degree in adult education is preferred. Must be a Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois and hold an ANCC recognized certification in the specialty area of clinical practice. Strong preference is given to candidates with direct experience in transport, EMS/emergency, or pediatric critical care (NICU, PICU, CVICU).

Skills

Knowledge of pediatric nursing and professional development practices, ability to evaluate personal practice, implement strategies for seamless transitions, assess clinical skills, use evidence-based practice, facilitate professional role development, and manage project and improvement processes.

Benefits

Lurie Children’s offers a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

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Pay

Pay Range: $83,200.00-$137,280.00