Minimum of 3 years of active clinical nursing experience.
At least 1 year of experience in an acute care environment.
Experience as a preceptor is essential.
Preferred: 1 year of relevant teaching experience in nursing professional development or specialty area.
Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license from CT DPH prior to hire.
NPD or Clinical Specialty Certification required within two years of hire/transfer.
BLS certification is mandatory.
BSN required; MSN preferred.
Responsibilities
Support learners within the Nursing Professional Development framework.
Collaborate with nursing leadership to enhance competency management.
Facilitate clinical nursing education and professional role development.
Standardize policies and foster collaborative partnerships.
Engage in scientific inquiry to improve nursing practices.
Assist in the onboarding and orientation of new colleagues.
Promote alignment of regional NPD with HHC system goals.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options.
Retirement savings plan with employer match.
Professional development opportunities.
Flexible scheduling options.
Supportive work environment fostering collaboration.
Full Job Description
The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is a Register Nurse 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:
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of active clinical nursing experience.
At least 1 year of experience in an acute care environment.
Experience as a preceptor.
One year of relevant teaching experience preferred, nursing professional development and/or specialty area preferred.
Licensed Registered Nurse from the CT DPH obtained prior to hire date.
NPD or Clinical Specialty Certification within two years of hire hire/transfer NPD Specialty certification
