Nursing Program Development Specialist

Trilogy Health Services, LLC • Greenfield, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Influences and leads the assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based professional development programs across licensed and non-licensed nursing roles, driving workforce readiness, quality improvement, and career advancement in alignment with divisional and organizational goals.

Requirements

• Associate Degree
• 3-5 years experience
• Active nursing license in good standing required (RN or LPN - enrolled in RN program within 2 years is required)
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
• Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co-workers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and all business associates outside of the health campus.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree preferred
• ANCC Nursing Professional Development Certification preferred or must obtain within 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of educational programs for licensed nurses and non-licensed caregivers.
• Ensures initiatives are evidence-based, regulatory compliant, and aligned with organizational standards, workforce priorities, and quality goals.
• Monitors outcomes, learner engagement, and workforce impact to guide continuous improvement and demonstrate return on investment.
• Facilitates engaging instructor-led training sessions—both in-person and virtual—for approved programs such as CNA training, QMA/Medication Administration classes, CPR/First Aid, and Phlebotomy programs.
• Provides guidance and support to campus leaders and mentors in delivering role-specific onboarding and refresher education for licensed and non-licensed professionals.
• Tailors training to the unique needs of long-term care professionals, ensuring real-world application of skills and knowledge.
• Collaborates with divisional educators and campus leaders to ensure consistency in specialized training, skills fairs, and competency assessments across the division.
• Mentors campus key stakeholders to ensure the execution of structured onboarding programs for licensed and non-licensed staff, incorporating clinical labs, simulation, and competency validation.
• Implements 30/60/90-day transition support plans, monitoring progress and providing feedback loops to reinforce competence, retention, and confidence.
• Partners with mentors and campus leaders to integrate new hires into care teams through mentoring, shadowing, and gradual skill progression.
• Supports student-to-staff transitions, ensuring seamless movement from Trilogy-sponsored education programs (e.g., CNA or QMA classes) into fully functioning roles.
• Tracks and evaluates onboarding cohorts (e.g., CNA graduates, QMA students, new nurses) and use feedback to continuously refine transition strategies
• Leads the execution of career advancement pathways (e.g., RCA → CALA → CRCA, CRCA → QMA, LPN → RN bridge programs) using evidence-based strategies for role transition and professional growth.
• Promotes intentional career development by partnering with campus mentors to strengthen coaching capacity and build a sustainable pipeline of clinical talent.
• Utilizes standardized resources, including curricula, participant guides, job aids, skills checklists, and tip sheets, ensuring alignment across the division.
• Incorporates adult learning principles, technology-enabled learning, and simulation methods to maximize learner engagement and outcomes.
• Ensures system updates, policy changes, and evidence-based practice standards are incorporated into accessible, actionable educational materials.
• Serves as the immediate professional development resource for campus leaders, EXMs, and mentors, providing evidence-based guidance, coaching, and role-modeling.
• Participates in regular team meetings to align divisional priorities, share best practices, and reinforce program consistency.
• Partners with Divisional Leadership, Nursing Operations, Clinical Talent Development, and others to ensure educational initiatives align with organizational and workforce goals.
• Collaborates with the Senior NPD Specialist to evaluate trends and ensure programs are evidence-based, outcome-focused, and adaptable to changing needs.
• Integrates educational outcomes with quality, compliance, and operational strategies, ensuring professional development directly strengthens clinical and organizational performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and weekly pay
• 401(k) Company Match
• Mental Health Support Program
• Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, vision, dental & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after your start date
• First time homebuyers’ program
• HSA/FSA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree