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Job Title:

Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner

Location:

University Hospital – Medical-Surgical Units

Schedule:

Full-Time, 40 hours/week;
Monday–Friday
Department:
Nursing Education & Development

Position Overview:

Are you passionate about supporting the growth and development of others? IU Health is seeking a dedicated Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in helping nurses and patient support staff enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and reach their full potential. All new NPDs receive individualized orientation to support their success.
This position involves managing onboarding and orientation programs, staff competency assessments, and ongoing education initiatives. The role offers a flexible schedule, collaborative team environment, and opportunities to lead professional growth initiatives within our medical-surgical units.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead onboarding and orientation programs for new staff members.
- Manage staff competency assessments and support ongoing professional development.
- Develop and deliver tailored educational programs based on staff and unit needs.
- Support role development and growth initiatives across units.
- Build collaborative partnerships with unit leaders and stakeholders.
- Promote a culture of inquiry, continuous improvement, and learning.
- Travel as needed to meet educational needs across the system.
- Participate in department meetings, including bi-monthly professional development sessions.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) required; MSN preferred (applicants open to obtaining MSN are encouraged).
- Active RN license in Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
- Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Additional advanced life support certifications may be required per department policies.
- Two years of clinical experience, ideally in medical-surgical nursing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles, educational strategies, and mentoring skills.
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Outlook (email and calendar) and familiarity with Teams (not a deal breaker but preferred).

Why Join Us:
As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system—and the #1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana—we offer:
- 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Forgiveness (a government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven after meeting specific qualifications)
- Employee Assistance Program offering counseling at no cost
- Healthy Results – Participation in our team member wellness programs awards points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!
If you'd like to learn more about our benefits, please visit: IU Health Benefits

Join Us:
We are a dedicated team of 14 Inpatient NPD Practitioners committed to excellence and ongoing professional growth. We foster a supportive environment where collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning thrive. Enjoy flexible hours, engaging department meetings, and opportunities to influence unit education practices. We value strong communication, organization, and a passion for teaching and mentoring.

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Health Care Provider
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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