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Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Advocate Aurora Health. Implement evidence-based educational interventions to close knowledge, skill, and practice gaps .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in implementing evidence-based educational interventions and evaluating the impact of professional development initiatives. Possesses strong project management skills and the ability to foster collaborative partnerships to enhance nursing practice and outcomes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Evidence-Based PracticeNPD CertificationProject ManagementAdult Learning ExperienceCritical Thinking
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Evidence-Based Educational InterventionsCost-Effectiveness EvaluationData SynthesisProcess ImprovementNursing ExperienceScholarly InquiryLiterature AppraisalDigital Platform Proficiency
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationStrong Presentation SkillsCollaborationAnalytical Skills
Tools & Technologies
Electronic RecordsDigital Platforms
Certifications & Qualifications
Active RN LicenseNPD Certification
Industry Keywords
Nursing PracticeProfessional DevelopmentInterdisciplinary PartnershipsLearning Needs AssessmentCareer Progression
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Implement evidence-based educational interventions to close knowledge, skill, and practice gaps
- Validate practice gaps and synthesize data to determine learning needs at individual, organizational, and system levels
- Evaluate cost-effectiveness and ROI of learning initiatives
- Apply project management and process improvement to plan and implement strategies influencing nursing practice and outcomes
- Promote role clarity and guide career progression
- Evaluate the impact of professional development initiatives
- Foster collaborative partnerships with interdisciplinary stakeholders
- Facilitate communication and integrate diverse perspectives to enhance learning outcomes and organizational goals
- Align educational strategies with system priorities
- Advocate for evidence-based practice and innovation
- Integrate evidence-based practice, research, and innovation into professional development activities
- Critically appraise literature and support translation of evidence into practice
- Empower nurses to engage in scholarly inquiry and continuous improvement through collaboration, education, and research participation
- Perform other related duties as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Graduate degree in nursing or a related field
- If the graduate degree is not in nursing, a bachelor's degree in nursing is required
- Active, unrestricted registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is practicing
- NPD certification required
- At least 3 years of nursing experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with adult learners
- Demonstrated essential and advanced NPD competencies
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Strong presentation/speaking skills
- Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Proficiency operating computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms
- Ability to travel and exposure to weather and road conditions
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Career development programs
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program