Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Salary Range: $78,800.00 - $122,200.00 / year (posted pay range is based on a 1.0 FTE)

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening & night shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

Benefits information: https://careers.uwhealth.org/benefits/

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

Nursing professional development (NPD) is a specialized nursing practice that facilitates the professional role development and growth of nurses and other healthcare personnel along the continuum from novice to expert as described by Benner (1984). Functioning in the intertwined roles of change agent, mentor, facilitator of learning, leader, champion of scientific inquiry, partner for practice transitions, and advocate for the NPD specialty, the NPD practitioner draws on adult learning theories, experience, knowledge, and evidence-based practice to transform education.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Masters Degree from an accredited School of Nursing Program required. Specialty certification preferred through hospital approved certifications. Teaching experience preferred.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Illinois. Annual BLS or ACLS certification is required.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal with all levels within the organization and community under varied conditions and demonstrates the ability to be a change agent, facilitator of learning, mentor, leader, champion of scientific inquiry, partner for practice transition and advocate for the ANPD specialty.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.