Nursing Quality & Professional Development Coordinator - Clinical Practice & Professional Devlp

University of Illinois Medical Center • Chicago, IL

35d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Clinical Practice and Professional Development (CPPD), the Nursing Quality & Professional Development (NQPD) Coordinator is responsible for advancing nursing excellence through the design, implementation, and evaluation of professional development initiatives. This role supports the growth of nursing staff across all experience levels by promoting evidence-based clinical practice, facilitating competency development, and integrating simulation and other innovative learning strategies. The Coordinator serves as a leader, educator, mentor, and resource for clinical staff and contributes to the organization's overall goals for quality patient care and professional nursing practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Current Illinois RN license
• Minimum 5 years inpatient adult critical care or progressive care nursing experience
• Knowledge of health-related equipment/technology, including educational electronic media and audio/visual equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Foundational knowledge of nursing pedagogy (e.g., developing learning objectives)
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• BLS, PALS, and ACLS instructor certification
• Strong organization; ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and problem-solve
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, students, staff, and external partners
• Team-oriented; able to work well in a demanding academic environment
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement project management and a plan to obtain CPHQ within 12 months of hire
• This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a similar role (education/clinical development/quality)
• Experience as a nurse planner in an ANCC-affiliated nursing continuing education program
• Current CPHQ certification or active progress toward completion

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs to support the ongoing professional development of nursing staff.
• Support staff in pursuing certifications, continuing education, and lifelong learning.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to identify learning needs based on practice trends, quality outcomes, and regulatory changes.
• Serve as a clinical expert and resource for evidence-based practice and policy updates.
• Promote the integration of current standards of care into nursing practice.
• Develop and implement simulation-based learning experiences to enhance clinical reasoning, technical skills, and interprofessional collaboration.
• Coordinate use of the simulation lab, including scenario development, equipment management, and debriefing facilitation.
• Evaluate simulation outcomes and continuously improve the effectiveness of simulation-based education.
• Collaborate with nursing leaders, educators, and interprofessional teams to support strategic initiatives and workforce development.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of professional practice models, clinical ladders, and mentorship programs.
• Align educational strategies with organizational quality goals, accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, Magnet), and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with quality, infection prevention, and patient safety teams to develop education related to key performance metrics (e.g., falls, CLABSI, CAUTI, hand hygiene).
• Use data from audits, incident reports, and outcome metrics to identify learning needs and develop targeted interventions.
• Lead or support nursing-driven quality improvement initiatives and translate findings into practice through education.
• Ensure educational programs meet accreditation, certification, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain documentation of training and development activities for compliance and reporting purposes.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees