LPN Ambulatory Professional Development Coordinator
About The Position
Responsible and accountable for developing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating professional development and clinical education initiatives for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and other ambulatory caregivers as appropriate. The position supports the quality of patient care across assigned cross-campus departments through identification, coaching, and development of clinical staff, and participates in education programs for the Nursing Department. The coordinator leads professional development and clinical education activities, including orientation, onboarding, continuing education, clinical skills training, competency validation, and transition-to-practice programs. The role also provides operational and educational coordination for the ambulatory vaccine program and supports quality, safety, workforce development, and patient-experience initiatives. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week. It works indoors on a nursing unit and in normal office and classroom environments, with possible exposure to infectious diseases and physical activities such as lifting, bending, standing, and sitting.
Requirements
- Complete an accredited practical nursing program.
- Hold an active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Massachusetts.
- Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Have at least 5 years of clinical nursing experience in an ambulatory setting, including at least 1 year in a clinical preceptor and/or charge nurse role.
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Have knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, and presentation computer software.
- Be able to use computers, keyboards, printers, educational equipment, and read printed materials.
Nice To Haves
- 3 years of previous teaching experience.
- Process improvement experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop, facilitate, and evaluate professional development and clinical education programs that support LPN knowledge, skills, competency, confidence, and career progression.
- Determine educational and competency needs using clinical practice trends, quality and safety data, regulatory requirements, organizational priorities, and caregiver and leader feedback.
- Develop and facilitate orientation, onboarding, continuing education, clinical skills training, competency validation, and professional development activities.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development support to LPNs and other ambulatory caregivers.
- Partner with ambulatory nursing and clinical leaders to identify opportunities to optimize LPN scope of practice, role development, and utilization.
- Promote evidence-based practice and incorporate current standards, guidelines, and organizational expectations into clinical education.
- Evaluate educational effectiveness and modify programs based on learner outcomes, practice needs, and organizational priorities.
- Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of the LPN Apprenticeship Program and other transition-to-practice programs.
- Coordinate the LPN apprentice experience with interprofessional partners.
- Develop and monitor LPN Apprenticeship Program metrics, including recruitment, retention, progression, completion, competency attainment, and transition to employment.
- Serve as Ambulatory Vaccine Program Coordinator, providing coordination and operational support for the ambulatory vaccine program.
- Coordinate vaccine-related education, training, competency, communication, and resources across ambulatory practice departments.
- Monitor vaccine program processes, compliance, performance indicators, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support ambulatory education events, onboarding programs, and other professional development initiatives.
- Integrate patient safety, quality improvement, high reliability, Just Culture, and Zero Harm principles into education and professional development activities.
- Participate in committees, councils, workgroups, and organizational initiatives related to professional practice, workforce development, education, quality, safety, and patient experience.
- Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and health and safety requirements; attend meetings and demonstrate quality improvement in daily operations.
- Maintain reliable attendance, demonstrate respect and professionalism, and perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.
Benefits
- A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed by a member of the Recruitment Team during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
