Emergency Department Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

Job Summary:
The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is a registered nurse who supports professional role competence and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel. This individual applies the Association of Nursing Professional Developments (ANPD) Practice Model integrating adult learning principles evidence-based practice and system-level thinking to support onboarding competency management education role development and quality improvement initiatives.

Primary duties and responsibilities:
Orientation and Onboarding:
orientation and onboarding of nursing staff new graduates and other clinical personnel
with coordination and delivery of unit- or service-line specific onboarding programs
as a resource to preceptors and mentors

Competency Management:
to competency validation and tracking for nursing staff
in the identification of learning needs and performance gaps
development and implementation of competency assessment tools

Education and Training:
continuing education and just-in-time training using evidence-based methods
implements and evaluates education programs to meet staff learning needs
multiple delivery platforms including in-person e-learning and simulation
staff education records

Role Development:
career progression and role development through coaching and resources
professional development and specialty certification

Collaborative Partnerships:
career progression and role development through coaching and resources
as liaison between clinical staff leadership and NPD Specialist
input into the development of the departmental budget

Quality Improvement and Evidence-Based Practice:
career progression and role development through coaching and resources
evidence-based practice through staff education
in data collection analysis and reporting related to educational outcomes

Additional Duties as Assigned.

Travel: Less than 10% of the time may be required between clinical sites may be required
Work Type: On-site employee - Works in the office or at a physical workplace interacting with colleagues face-to-face

Minimum Required Qualifications:
Education - Bachelors of Since in Nursing (BSN)
Experience - 2 years of clinical nursing experience
Licensure - Valid active unencumbered nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board
Certification - BLS

Knowledge skills and abilities (required):
- Knowledge of ANPD Scope and Standards of Practice
- Strong communication teaching and facilitation skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office LMS platforms and simulation tools

Preferred Qualifications
Education - Masters Degree in Nursing
Experience - Prior experience in education leadership precepting or mentorship
Certification - ACLS and/or PALS if applicable or other specialty certification


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (MediumMax 25lbs): up to 25 lbs 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 25 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking Occasional sitting Close eye work (computers typing reading writing) Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.



ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock Floor Surfaces Hot/Cold Temperatures Indoor/Outdoor conditions Latex Lighting Patient care/handling injuries Radiation Shift work Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment including respirators environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.