RN - Professional Development Nurse Acute Care - Medicine and Medical Acute Care

Lead. Educate. Inspire. Shape the Future of Nursing at BRG!

What We’re Looking For:

• A dynamic nursing professional passionate about education, leadership, and clinical excellence.
• Experience Requirements:
  • Two years of acute care clinical experience in related area(s) and/or service line if BSN; additional experience required if RN only.
  • Clinical education and/or Professional Development experience preferred.
  • Certification in area(s) of nursing practice or professional development preferred.
• Educational Requirements:
  • Current RN license in the state of Louisiana.
  • BSN or RN with equivalent work experience.
• Special Skills and Knowledge:
  • Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
  • Ability to apply evidence-based practices and adult learning principles.
  • Proficient in project management and quality improvement processes.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.

• A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.
• Professional development and support.
• Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.
• We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.
• Check out our employee perks: https://www.brgeneral.org/documents/careers/BRG-Employee-Perks.pdf.

What You Will Do:Serve as a frontline leader within designated areas or service lines to operationalize Nursing Professional Development (NPD) roles and responsibilities, creating competent professionals who deliver high-quality patient care.

• Act as a resource, change agent, and mentor for clinical staff, promoting lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Facilitate needs assessments, identify gaps, and implement evidence-based initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate orientation programs and competency validations for new hires and transfers.
• Plan and deliver value-added learning activities to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to support nursing practice and professional development.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Represent Clinical Education and Professional Development at committees, workgroups, and regulatory surveys.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Sets BRG Apart:At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters.With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end-of-life support through hospice. Our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.

Ready to lead and inspire the next generation of nursing professionals? Apply now and take the next step in your career with us.