University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Critical Care Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • $80K — $95K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a related field within 3 years of hire.
  • 3 years of directly related experience in a hospital or clinic setting.
  • Internal candidates may substitute a BSN and 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure by Texas Board of Nursing upon hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire and NPD certification within 1.5 years.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitates learning by identifying and bridging knowledge gaps through educational design.
  • Acts as a change agent to improve processes at various system levels using management strategies.
  • Mentors nursing staff to promote lifelong professional development.
  • Influences interprofessional practice and enhances the nursing specialty and healthcare at large.
  • Champions scientific inquiry by promoting new knowledge generation and evidence-based practice.
  • Advocates for the Nursing Professional Development specialty within the nursing community.
  • Supports nurses in transitioning through various stages and roles in their professional practice.

Benefits

  • PPO medical plan with full-time employee-only coverage at no cost available from day one.
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay from day one.
  • Paid Time Off available starting day one.
  • Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
  • Paid parental leave benefit.
  • Wellness programs to support employee wellbeing.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
Full Job Description
Critical Care Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

JOB SUMMARY
Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is an umbrella term that includes graduate prepared nurses with or without certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD). NPD practitioner competencies are outlined in the Nursing Professional Development: Scope & Standards of Practice (current edition). NPD practitioner uses and/or develops tools, theories, skills and knowledge of NPD to improve the practice of the nursing and other healthcare staff that care for University Hospital/Clinic patients. Works under supervision of Clinical Education Professional Development (CEPD) Education Manager.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
  • PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
  • 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
  • Paid Time Off, available day one
  • Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
  • Paid Parental Leave Benefit
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
  • Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!


EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required
  • Education
    Master's Degree in a related field within 3 years of hire.
  • Experience
    3 years of directly related experience, preferably in a hospital or clinic setting
    Internal candidates without a Master's degree may be considered with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and five (5) years of directly related experience (inclusive of 2 years of UT Southwestern experience) preferably in a hospital or clinic setting.
    External candidates with a BSN may be considered with significant directly related experience exceeding the minimum requirements for internal candidates.
  • Licenses and Certifications
    (RN) REGISTERED NURSE - Licensure as a Registered Nurse by Texas Board of Nursing Upon Hire and
    (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Upon Hire and
    Certification in Nursing Professional Development within 1-1/2 Yrs


JOB DUTIES
  • NPD practitioner functions in the following roles:
    • Learning facilitator: uses the educational design process to bridge the knowledge, skills, and/or practice gaps identified through needs assessment.
    • Change agent: actively works to transform processes at micro-, meso-, and macrosystem levels using project management and improvement processes.
    • Mentor: contributes to the professional development of others and supporting life-long professional development.
    • Leader: influences interprofessional practice and learning environments, the NPD specialty, the profession of nursing, and healthcare.
    • Champion for scientific inquiry: promotes the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and use of evidence to advance NPD practice, guide clinical practice, and improve patient care.
    • Advocate for NPD specialty: supports, promotes, and demonstrates nursing professional development as a nursing practice specialty.
    • Partner for practice transitions: supports the transition of nurses and other healthcare team members across learning and practice environments, roles, and professional stages.
  • Uses the educational design process:
    • Assesses practice gaps
    • Identifies learning needs
    • Develops expected outcomes that reflect competence, learning, and change
    • Plans educational activities in accordance with best practice evidence
    • Implements planned educational activities facilitating positive learning and practice environments
    • Evaluates educational activities using valid, reliable and relevant methods
  • NPD practitioner is responsible for orientation/onboarding, competency management, education, professional role development, research/evidence-based practice/quality improvement, and collaborative partnerships.
  • Performs other duties as assigned:
    • Nurse Planner:
    • The Nurse Planner supports the delivery of Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) and is part of the UT Southwestern Medical Center Accredited Provider Unit (PU)
    • The PU is led by the Program Manager, Nursing Professional Development
    • Assess learners' needs and plan, implement, and evaluate Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) activities in accordance with ANCC criteria.

About University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UT Southwestern) is a public academic health science center in Dallas, Texas. With approximately 14,400 employees and an operating budget of nearly $2.8 billion, UT Southwestern is one of six medical schools in the UT System. UT Southwestern is one of the leading medical research institutions in the world, with a focus on biomedical research, clinical care, and education. The institution is home to six Nobel laureates, 22 members of the National Academy of Sciences, and 19 members of the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern is also affiliated with Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the largest public hospitals in the United States.
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Industry
Healthcare
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