LPN Ambulatory Professional Development Coordinator

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

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 by identifying, coaching, and developing clinical staff, and participates in educational programs for the Nursing Department. The coordinator develops and evaluates education and competency programs, supports LPN career progression and scope-of-practice development, and leads the LPN Apprenticeship Program and other transition-to-practice initiatives. The role also serves as Ambulatory Vaccine Program Coordinator, coordinating vaccine-related operations, education, training, competency, communications, and resources across ambulatory departments. The position incorporates patient safety, quality improvement, high reliability, Just Culture, and Zero Harm principles into education and professional development activities. Work is conducted indoors on a nursing unit and in normal office and classroom environments. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week on the day shift.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited practical nursing program.
Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Massachusetts.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Ability to frequently use a computer, keyboard, printer, educational equipment, and printed materials.
Ability to perform work that may involve lifting, bending, standing, and sitting.

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.
Coach, mentor, and support the professional development of 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 LPN apprentice experiences in collaboration 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 other events as required; and apply quality improvement in daily operations.
Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance; contribute to a respectful and professional environment; and perform other similar duties as required or directed.