Director of Professional Practice
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Director of Professional Development is responsible for developing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating educational and staff development programs for Patient Care Services and the facility. This role ensures nursing and clinical staff maintain the highest standards of competency and compliance through comprehensive orientation, ongoing education, and professional growth initiatives. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of healthcare experience or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience in staff development.
- Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in nursing required; master's degree in nursing, Education, or related field required.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Lead the Professional Development Department in alignment with the vision of the Nursing Division.
- Monitor compliance with professional, regulatory, and governmental standards; serve as a liaison with administration, quality, risk management, and regulatory agencies.
- Provide direction and guidance for interdepartmental quality improvement programs and committees.
- Direct nursing orientation and staff development programs to validate and enhance clinical staff competence.
- Support implementation and utilization of clinical nursing research.
- Design, implement, and lead organization-wide learning and development initiatives.
- Develop and maintain continuing education programs for nursing staff.
- Evaluate program outcomes and implement modifications as needed.
- Manage the annual budget for nursing education services.
- Participate in institutional and departmental goal setting.
- Mentor and guide direct reports for professional success.
- Organize nurse educators to meet the educational needs of nursing staff.
- Staff the Professional Development Department with qualified personnel.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership and other disciplines on education and quality improvement initiatives.
- Lead the Hospital’s Nursing Council.
- Develop and maintain preceptorship programs for new nursing staff.
- Coordinate student internships and clinical rotations with educational partners.
- Organize and maintain AHA education programs
- Ensure work practices reflect the philosophy, purpose, and policies of Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth.
- Model the organization’s core values.
- Supervise and lead the Professional Development team.
- Serve on committees as a liaison and resource for professional development.
- Maintain records and files for compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitor professional development services using designated metrics.
- Research and develop evidence-based programs, training, and competencies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
