POSITION SUMMARY:

Nursing professional development (NPD) is a specialized nursing practice that facilitates the professional role development and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel along the continuum from novice to expert as described by Benner (1984). Functioning in the intertwined roles of change agent, mentor, facilitator of learning, leader, champion of scientific inquiry, partner for practice transitions, and advocate for the NPD specialty, the NPD practitioner draws on adult learning theories, experience, knowledge, and evidence-based practice to transform education.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Masters Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Program required. Specialty certification preferred through hospital approved certifications. Teaching experience preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Illinois. Annual BLS or ACLS certification is required.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all levels within the organization and community under varied conditions and demonstrates the ability to be a change agent, facilitator of learning, mentor, leader, champion of scientific inquiry, partner for practice transition and advocate for the ANPD specialty.