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• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 

• Family-focused benefits  

• Wellness incentives 

Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs...and more! 

8a-4:30p / Full-Time / 40 hours 

We're seeking a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner, Neuro/Stroke department responsible for being a capable clinician who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population and routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. This NPD professional can apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family while serving as a resource to colleagues and strong advocate for them. 

• The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner is a registered nurse who supports professional role competence and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel.
• This individual applies the Association of Nursing Professional Development's (ANPD) Practice Model, integrating adult learning principles, evidence-based practice, and system-level thinking to support onboarding, competency management, education, role development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supports orientation and onboarding of nursing staff, new graduates, and other clinical personnel
• Assists with coordination and delivery of unit- or service-line specific onboarding programs
• Serves as a resource to preceptors and mentors.
• Contributes to competency validation and tracking for nursing staff.
• Participates in the identification of learning needs and performance gaps.
• Supports development and implementation of competency assessment tools.
• Delivers continuing education and just-in-time training using evidence-based methods.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates education programs to meet staff learning needs.
• Uses multiple delivery platforms including in-person, e-learning, and simulation.
• Supports career progression and role development through coaching and resources.
• Encourages professional development and specialty certification.
• Supports career progression and role development through coaching and resources.
• Acts as liaison between clinical staff, leadership, and NPD Specialist.
• Provides input into the development of the departmental budget.
• Supports career progression and role development through coaching and resources.
• Promotes evidence-based practice through staff education.
• Participates in data collection, analysis, and reporting related to educational outcomes.
• Additional Duties as Assigned.
• Travel: Less than 10% of the time may be required between clinical sites.
• On-site employee: Works in the office or at a physical workplace, interacting with colleagues face-to-face.
• Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required.
• Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Valid, active unencumbered nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board Certification.
• BLS
• Knowledge of ANPD Scope and Standards of Practice - Strong communication, teaching, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, and simulation tools.
• Preferred Qualifications:Master's Degree in Nursing Experience
• Prior experience in education, leadership, precepting or mentorship.
• ACLS and/or PALS if applicable or other specialty certification.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties. 

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.