Registered Nurse (RN) - Prof Development Practitioner - Part Time

Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland works together to fulfill our mission : the health and well-being of individuals and communities entrusted to our care. By joining Parkland, you become part of a diverse healthcare legacy that’s served our community for more than 125 years. Put your skills to work with us, seek opportunities to learn and join a talented team where patient care is more than a job. It’s our passion.

Primary Purpose

The Nurse Educator / Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Practitioner RN uses the tools, theories, skills, and knowledge of the specialty to improve healthcare practice of learners based on our Professional Practice Model. Using expertise in education and professional development practices, the NPD Practitioner collaborates with staff, leadership, faculty, and researchers to implement and evaluate professional development programs that influence professional role competence, continuous learning and growth. The Practitioner promotes synergistic practices and patient outcomes throughout the organization, and organization and advances the NPD practice based on Parkland's Nursing Professional Practice Model and in accordance with Association Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing Development Practice. The NPD Practitioner acts as a role model, change agent, advocate for nursing practice, and expert in use of educational methods.

Minimum Specifications

Education : Must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -An Associate Degree in Nursing is acceptable if matriculated in an RN to BSN program with an expected graduation date within 16 months. Failure to complete the BSN within 16 months may result in termination. Master's Degree in Nursing or related field preferred.

Experience : Must have 3 years clinical nursing experience.

Certification / Registration / Licensure

• Must have current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing or valid Compact RN license
• ANCC Board Certification or Clinical Specialty preferred
• Must be certified as a CPR Instructor or obtain within six months of hire or reclassification into the role.
• Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following :
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Military Training Network

Skills or Special Abilities

Responsibilities

Parkland Health and Hospital System prohibits discrimination based on age (40 or over), race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, national origin, marital status, political belief, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to our patients and employees’ wellness, Parkland Health is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.