Job Description

:Exciting Opportunity: Nursing Professional Development Practitioner at Riley Children's Health!Riley Children's Health, Indiana's most prominent and skilled pediatric healthcare system, is thrilled to announce an outstanding opportunity for a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to join our dedicated team at our renowned Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis. This NPD will provide support to Resource Nursing Team at Riley Hospital in Downtown Indianapolis and the nursing teams at our Riley locations in the Northern Indianapolis Suburban area.With over 50 locations statewide, we are recognized as a leading healthcare network for children, providing comprehensive care through a multidisciplinary team of experts. As the only pediatric research hospital in Indiana, we are consistently ranked among the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, and we are proud to be one of the top 10 sites in the U.S. for pediatric health research, thanks to our valuable collaborations with respected institutions like the Indiana University School of Medicine.Position Overview:
In this full-time role, working Monday through Friday on day shifts, you will take on a multifaceted position as a Learning Facilitator, Change Agent, Mentor, Leader, Champion for Inquiry, and Advocate for the NPD Specialty. Your responsibilities will include:

• Promoting and advocating for innovative professional development programs and curricula that cater to the evolving needs of both clinical learners and the organization-starting from onboarding new hires and extending all the way through to expert clinicians.
• Modeling the application of evidence-based practices and demonstrating a commitment to the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Providing strategic direction and support to meet the educational needs of staff as identified through thorough assessments, regulatory requirements, and quality outcomes data.
• Serving as a role model and expert for clinical educators, championing their ongoing growth and professional development.

Why Join IU Health?
At IU Health, Indiana's most comprehensive healthcare system, we offer abundant career growth and professional development opportunities. In addition to a supportive work environment, our substantial benefits package includes PTO, 401(k) matching, and various other programs tailored to meet your needs.Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree of Nursing (BSN) required.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department/specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Two years experience preferred.
• Previous Nursing Professional Development experience preferred.
• Must have the ability and willingness to travel as needed to meet the system educational needs.
• Must have the ability to display knowledge and utilization of principles of adult learning.

If you're passionate about making a difference in pediatric healthcare and ready to elevate your nursing career within a leading healthcare system, we invite you to apply today and join us in our mission to provide exceptional care for every child!About Us:

• 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.

About the Team: Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

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