About The Position
The Nursing Professional Development Coordinator is responsible for implementing and evaluating education plans and programs based on annual educational needs assessments and guidance from market, group, and system nurse executive teams. The role builds collaborative relationships with operational leaders and staff to address educational and professional nursing practice needs and support outcomes tied to key performance indicators and strategic plans. It also supports Nursing Excellence efforts toward achieving and maintaining ANCC Magnet and Pathways to Excellence designations within assigned entities. Under the direction of the market practice and education leader, the coordinator implements system nursing education and professional development programs and supports evidence-based practice and nursing research across assigned departments and facilities. Programs may include orientation and onboarding, RN Residency, and preceptor programs. The coordinator applies critical thinking, the nursing process, adult-learning principles, teaching and learning theories, and age-appropriate strategies to educational programming. The role supports staff education and preceptor development through coaching and mentoring, and uses learning-design principles and technology to create effective learning experiences and assess and validate competency. The coordinator models organizational mission, vision, and values; teaches within nursing professional and specialty standards and applicable organizational, state, regulatory, and accreditation requirements; and uses available data to monitor and report program performance and improvement efforts. The role requires knowledge of clinical care delivery, evidence-based practice, research and evaluation, business operations, regulatory requirements, federal mandates, and national nursing practice standards. The coordinator partners with leaders and clinical stakeholders to implement education and professional development programs and secure learning content and resources that support contemporary evidence-based practice.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required.
- Registered Nurse licensure from an accredited program is required.
- For BSMH: three years of clinical experience in a related specialty, plus two years of demonstrated achievement of progressive responsibilities in leadership roles and/or professional development project work.
- For Roper St. Francis Healthcare: five years of clinical experience is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and clinical information systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Nursing Professional Development Practice Model and education concepts and processes for assessment, development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of adult learning.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate degree (Master’s) in Nursing or Education.
- Professional development licensure or certification.
- Knowledge of ANCC Magnet or Pathways to Excellence Program requirements.
Responsibilities
- Implement and evaluate education plans and programs based on annual educational needs assessments and guidance from nursing executive teams.
- Establish collaborative relationships with operational leaders and staff to address educational and professional nursing practice needs and achieve targeted outcomes.
- Support Nursing Excellence efforts toward achieving and maintaining ANCC Magnet and Pathways to Excellence designations within assigned entities.
- Implement system nursing education and professional development programs under the direction of the market practice and education leader.
- Support evidence-based practice and nursing research efforts across assigned departments and facilities.
- Implement programs such as orientation and onboarding, RN Residency, and preceptor programs.
- Apply critical thinking, the nursing process, adult-learning principles, teaching and learning theories, and age-appropriate teaching strategies to educational programs.
- Provide staff education and support, develop preceptors, and coach and mentor staff in assigned departments.
- Apply learning-design principles and integrate learning technology to create effective learning experiences and support competency assessment and validation.
- Teach and guide others in accordance with nursing professional and specialty standards and applicable organizational, state, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.
- Use data to monitor and report performance of programs, initiatives, and improvement efforts, including outcomes such as nurse-sensitive clinical outcomes, HCAHPS, financial measures, and nurse turnover.
- Partner with leaders and clinical stakeholders to implement clinical education and professional development programs and advocate for learning content and resources that support evidence-based contemporary practice competencies.
- Model behaviors that embody the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
