The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner/Nurse Educator is a Register Nurse (RN) with NPD practice judgement and expertise who influence professional role competence and growth of learners. The NPD practitioner
is responsible for supporting learners within the context and framework of the Nursing Professional Development, Scope and Standards practice as approved by the American Nurses Association.
This position works in collaboration with nursing leadership to foster and influence competency management, clinical nursing education, professional role development, policy standardization, collaborative partnerships, scientific inquiry, transition to practice and onboarding/orientation of new Hartford HealthCare colleagues.
The practitioner is an essential member of the nursing leadership team who promotes the alignment of regional NPD and practice excellence with the HHC system as a whole.
Qualifications:
Education
BSN required and enrolled in a Master's program with degree completion within two years of hire date.
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of active clinical nursing experience.
At least 1 year of experience in an acute care environment. One year of relevant teaching experience preferred, nursing professional development and/or specialty area preferred.
Experience as a preceptor.
Licensure, Certification, Registration
• Licensed Registered Nurse from the CT DPH obtained prior to hire date.
• NPD or Clinical Specialty Certification within two years of hire hire/transfer
• BLS required
Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements
• Demonstrates ability to develop, deliver and evaluate educational programs.
• Working knowledge of high reliability and LEAN process improvement strategies.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and a commitment to education as a methodology for promoting continuous quality improvement in the delivery of patient care and services.
• Knowledge of the principles/theories of adult learning.
• Knowledge of unit based orientation plans.
• Strong skills in the process of educational needs assessments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and strong skills in excel.
