Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

Nursing Professional Development Practitioner - IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital

Are you ready to advance your career with Indiana's top healthcare system?

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is currently seeking a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner who is motivated by meaningful work that benefits every patient. This role will support our Emergency Department and offers a great work-life balance with a Monday-Friday schedule—no call, weekends, or holidays! This part-time, fully benefitted position works 28 hours per week, with the opportunity to work additional hours in another department as needed. 

Why Join IU Health?

At IU Health, we offer an unbeatable benefits package that includes:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met)
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck!

Role Overview:

The Nursing Professional Development Practitioner utilizes their expertise and judgment to enhance professional competence and support the growth of learners across various settings, aligning with the IU Health Way. The key responsibilities of this role encompass:

• Onboarding and orientation of new staff
• Competency management
• Education and training initiatives
• Role development and enhancement
• Fostering collaborative partnerships
• Engaging in inquiry and research to improve practices

This position often collaborates with unit leaders and other stakeholders to achieve strategic goals and support initiatives at both the unit and facility levels.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required; additional advanced life support certifications may be necessary based on department needs.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program is required.
• A minimum of two years of nursing experience is preferred.
• Emergency Department experience is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to meet educational requirements.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in adult learning principles.

Join us at IU Health Ball Memorial, where you can make a difference in the lives of patients while furthering your career in a supportive environment. Apply today!

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.