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Aurora Health Care

Nursing Professional Development Specialist

allenton, WI

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About this opportunity

Aurora Health Care lists this Nursing Professional Development Specialist opportunity in allenton, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

All responsibilities are in alignment with NPD Scope and Standards of Practice, relevant regulatory and accrediting agencies, and Advocate Health policies/procedures:

Uses advanced nursing knowledge and the educational design process to implement evidence-based interventions that close knowledge, skill, and practice gaps identified through needs assessment, while functioning in roles such as advisor, change agent, collaborator, leader, and mentor.

Validates practice gaps and synthesizes data to determine learning needs at individual, organizational, and system levels.

Evaluates cost-effectiveness and ROI of learning initiatives; applies project management and process improvement to plan and implement strategies that influence nursing practice and outcomes.

Promotes role clarity, guides career progression, and evaluates the impact of development initiatives, while aligning strategies with professional standards and fostering a culture of lifelong learning.

Fosters collaborative partnerships by engaging stakeholders across disciplines to support professional development, practice change, and strategic initiatives. Builds relationships that promote shared accountability, facilitates communication, and integrates diverse perspectives to enhance learning outcomes and organizational goals. Collaborates to align educational strategies with system priorities and advocates for evidence-based practice and innovation.

Promotes a culture of inquiry by integrating evidence-based practice, research, and innovation into professional development activities. Critically appraises literature, supports the translation of evidence into practice, and encourages questioning and exploration to improve outcomes. Empowers nurses to engage in scholarly inquiry and continuous improvement through collaboration, education and participation in research.

Minimum Job Requirements

Graduate degree in nursing or a related field. If graduate degree is not in nursing, bachelor's degree in nursing is required.

Major Responsibilities

All responsibilities are in alignment with NPD Scope and Standards of Practice, relevant regulatory and accrediting agencies, and Advocate Health policies/procedures:

Uses advanced nursing knowledge and the educational design process to implement evidence-based interventions that close knowledge, skill, and practice gaps identified through needs assessment, while functioning in roles such as advisor, change agent, collaborator, leader, and mentor.

Validates practice gaps and synthesizes data to determine learning needs at individual, organizational, and system levels.

Evaluates cost-effectiveness and ROI of learning initiatives; applies project management and process improvement to plan and implement strategies that influence nursing practice and outcomes.

Promotes role clarity, guides career progression, and evaluates the impact of development initiatives, while aligning strategies with professional standards and fostering a culture of lifelong learning.

Fosters collaborative partnerships by engaging stakeholders across disciplines to support professional development, practice change, and strategic initiatives. Builds relationships that promote shared accountability, facilitates communication, and integrates diverse perspectives to enhance learning outcomes and organizational goals. Collaborates to align educational strategies with system priorities and advocates for evidence-based practice and innovation.

Promotes a culture of inquiry by integrating evidence-based practice, research, and innovation into professional development activities. Critically appraises literature, supports the translation of evidence into practice, and encourages questioning and exploration to improve outcomes. Empowers nurses to engage in scholarly inquiry and continuous improvement through collaboration, education and participation in research.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Graduate degree in nursing or a related field. If graduate degree is not in nursing, bachelor's degree in nursing is required.

Certification / Registration / License

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

Experience

At least 3 years nursing experience with minimum 1 year of experience working with adult learners.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Accountable for demonstrating both essential and advanced NPD competencies.

Excellent written and oral communications

Strong presentation/speaking skills

Critical thinking and analytical skills

Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g. E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms, etc.)

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

This position requires travel so there will be exposure to weather and road conditions.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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Worksite address

allenton, WI, 53002, US

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