Nurse Educator (NPDP) - Inpatient Oncology
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Job Title: Nurse Educator (NPDP) - Inpatient Oncology
Department: Health System Shared Services | HS Nursing Enterprise Leadership
Scope of Position:
The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner provides ongoing and constant support to the transforming healthcare landscape. The NPD practitioner functions as a nurse leader in an interprofessional environment applying evidenced based practice, clinical expertise, and patient values to improve patient outcomes. The NPD practitioner engages in environmental scanning to continuously assess potential professional practice gaps. By using various sources of data, the NPD practitioner identifies learning needs that include but are not limited to emerging issues, new or updated evidenced based guidelines, comparison of current performance and/or outcomes with national data bases and use of new tools and techniques.
Position Summary:
The NPD practitioner is a master’s prepared registered nurse who influences professional role competence and professional growth of learners in a variety of settings. This NPD practitioner maintains lifelong learners in an interprofessional setting that facilitates continuous development and learning for the healthcare team. The NPD practitioner demonstrates expertise in the identified roles: learning facilitator, change agent, mentor, leader, champion for scientific inquiry, advocate for NPD specialty and partner for practice transitions. Responsibilities include: onboarding/orientation, competency management, education, professional role development, collaborative partnerships, research, evidenced based practice and quality improvement.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing AND masters in related field (i.e. MHA, Nursing Education, etc.)
- Two years of nursing experience
- Current Ohio RN license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Oncology RN experience
- Strong leadership skills, effective communication, problem-solving, and strong organizational skills
- Interest in learning and teaching new skills
- Recent teaching experience through employment or community activities
- Experience with, commitment to, and competence in dealing with diverse adult populations
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Additional Information: The Oncology Nursing Professional Development Practitioner will support the James education department and inpatient acute care units. This is a 40 hours a week role, and hours can vary based on need (day flex). This role is ideal for a passionate educator committed to advancing clinical practice and supporting staff development in a leading cancer care environment.
Location: Ackerman Rd, 660 (0242)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
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