Nurse Prof Development Practitioner OR

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is an umbrella term that includes graduate prepared nurses with or without certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD). NPD practitioner competencies are outlined in the Nursing Professional Development: Scope & Standards of Practice (current edition).

NPD practitioner uses and/or develops tools, theories, skills and knowledge of NPD to improve the practice of the nursing and other healthcare staff that care for University Hospital/Clinic patients. Works under supervision of Clinical Education Professional Development (CEPD) Education Manager.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

Education

Master's Degree in a related field within 3 years of hire.

Experience

3 years of directly related experience, preferably in a hospital or clinic setting

Internal candidates without a Master's degree may be considered with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and five (5) years of directly related experience (inclusive of 2 years of UT Southwestern experience) preferably in a hospital or clinic setting.

External candidates with a BSN may be considered with significant directly related experience exceeding the minimum requirements for internal candidates.

Licenses and Certifications

(RN) REGISTERED NURSE - Licensure as a Registered Nurse by Texas Board of Nursing Upon Hire and

(BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Upon Hire and

Certification in Nursing Professional Development within 1-1/2 Yrs

JOB DUTIES

NPD practitioner functions in the following roles:

Learning facilitator: uses the educational design process to bridge the knowledge, skills, and/or practice gaps identified through needs assessment.

Change agent: actively works to transform processes at micro-, meso-, and macrosystem levels using project management and improvement processes.

Mentor: contributes to the professional development of others and supporting life-long professional development.

Leader: influences interprofessional practice and learning environments, the NPD specialty, the profession of nursing, and healthcare.

Champion for scientific inquiry: promotes the generation and dissemination of new knowledge and use of evidence to advance NPD practice, guide clinical practice, and improve patient care.

Advocate for NPD specialty: supports, promotes, and demonstrates nursing professional development as a nursing practice specialty.

Partner for practice transitions: supports the transition of nurses and other healthcare team members across learning and practice environments, roles, and professional stages.

Uses the educational design process:

Assesses practice gaps

Identifies learning needs

Develops expected outcomes that reflect competence, learning, and change

Plans educational activities in accordance with best practice evidence

Implements planned educational activities facilitating positive learning and practice environments

Evaluates educational activities using valid, reliable and relevant methods

NPD practitioner is responsible for orientation/onboarding, competency management, education, professional role development, research/evidence-based practice/quality improvement, and collaborative partnerships.

Performs other duties as assigned:

Nurse Planner:

The Nurse Planner supports the delivery of Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) and is part of the UT Southwestern Medical Center Accredited Provider Unit (PU)

The PU is led by the Program Manager, Nursing Professional Development

Assess learners' needs and plan, implement, and evaluate Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) activities in accordance with ANCC criteria.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. Benefits UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage

100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay

Paid Time Off, available day one

Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

Paid Parental Leave Benefit

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!