Nursing Professional Development Practitioner - Emergency Department

Position Summary:

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital is a full-time role dedicated to supporting the education and professional development of staff within the Emergency Department (ED). This role utilizes expert practice judgment to enhance the competence and growth of ED staff and learners. The practitioner partners closely with ED leadership to deliver onboarding, competency management, education, and role development initiatives that promote clinical excellence, safety, and adherence to evidence-based practices. This position plays a vital role in fostering a culture of continuous learning aligned with the IU Health Way and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate onboarding and orientation for new ED staff, ensuring a smooth transition into the department. 
• Manage competency assessments and ongoing professional development for ED staff. 
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver targeted educational programs specific to emergency care. 
• Support role development initiatives within the ED through education and training activities. 
• Collaborate with ED leadership and other stakeholders to meet departmental and system-wide educational objectives. 
• Promote a culture of inquiry and evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes in emergency care.

Position: Full-Time (1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week)

Schedule: Monday – Friday (No weekends, holidays, or call requirements)

Why Join IU Health?

At IU Health, Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system, we offer abundant career growth and professional development opportunities. Our supportive work environment is complemented by a robust benefits package, including PTO, 401(k) matching, and various programs designed to support your personal and professional goals.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelors Degree of Nursing (BSN) required.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department/specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Two years experience preferred.
• Must have the ability and willingness to travel as needed to meet the system educational needs.
• Must have the ability to display knowledge and utilization of principles of adult learning.
• Emergency Department experience strongly preferred.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.