Professional Development Nursing Practitioner / RN

Job Summary

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is a registered nurse who supports professional role competence and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel. This individual applies the Association of Nursing Professional Development's (ANPD) Practice Model, integrating adult learning principles, evidence-based practice, and system-level thinking to support onboarding, competency management, education, role development, and quality improvement initiatives.

About the role

Supports orientation and onboarding of nursing staff, new graduates, and other clinical personnel; coordinates and delivers unit- or service-line specific onboarding programs; serves as a resource to preceptors and mentors.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to competency validation and tracking for nursing staff
• Participates in the identification of learning needs and performance gaps
• Supports development and implementation of competency assessment tools
• Delivers continuing education and just-in-time training using evidence-based methods
• Develops, implements, and evaluates education programs to meet staff learning needs
• Maintains staff education records
• Supports career progression and role development through coaching and resources
• Encourages professional development and specialty certification
• Supports collaborative partnerships between clinical staff, leadership, and NPD Specialist
• Promotes evidence-based practice through staff education
• Participates in data collection, analysis, and reporting related to educational outcomes

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's of Since in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience: 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• Licensure: Valid, active unencumbered nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board
• Certification: BLS
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities (required): Knowledge of ANPD Scope and Standards of Practice; strong communication, teaching, and facilitation skills; ability to work both independently and as part of a team; proficient in Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, and simulation tools
• Education: Master's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• Experience: Prior experience in education, leadership, precepting or mentorship (Preferred)
• Certification: ACLS and/or PALS if applicable or other specialty certification (Preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Up to 25 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally)
• 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently)
• 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly)
• Lifting 25 lbs max
• Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs
• Occasional to frequent standing & walking
• Occasional sitting
• Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)

Environmental Factors

• Blood-borne pathogen exposure
• Bio-hazardous waste
• Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors
• Communicable diseases
• Electrical shock
• Floor Surfaces
• Hot/Cold Temperatures
• Indoor/Outdoor conditions
• Latex
• Lighting
• Patient care/handling injuries
• Radiation
• Shift work
• Travel may be required