Nursing Prof Dev Practitioner at Parkview Health – Fort Wayne, Indiana

This position will be supporting a level 2 trauma center.

Desired experience at a level 2 center, preferred experience either at a level 1 center or teaching in a pediatric emergency department.

Summary

Serves as primary resource for planning, coordinating and facilitating nursing professional development (NPD) and clinical education throughout Parkview Health. Uses tools, theories, skills and knowledge of NPD to improve the practice of coworkers. The NPD Practitioner is accountable for NPD practitioner competencies.

Education

Must have a BSN from accredited program. Acceptable accrediting agencies are Commission on Collegiate Education in Nursing (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA). MSN or Master's degree preferred. Indiana Perinatal Standards require that NICU and Obstetrics educators have a Master's degree, MSN preferred, or be actively in progress of obtaining the degree.

Licensure/Certification

Valid Registered Nurse License required for the State where services will be provided. Nursing Professional Development or equivalent certification within 3 years. Certification in other clinical specialty area encouraged.

Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse. To view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkview's intranet.

Experience

Must have minimum of three years’ experience in direct patient care. Indiana Perinatal Standards require that NICU and Obstetrics educators must have advanced neonatal and obstetrical experience.

Other Qualifications

Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Minimum proficiency with technology ie. Microsoft Office suite.