Program Manager Professional Development Full-time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare•Winfield, IL

About The Position

The Program Manager, Professional Development reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values, follows the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. In partnership with unit leadership, the Program Manager designs, implements, and evaluates clinical and non-clinical orientation programs and continuous learning opportunities for all classifications of caregivers in the assigned unit or division. The role uses a data-driven approach to conduct housewide and unit-specific required training to close performance gaps, maintains visibility to facilitate just-in-time learning in clinical areas, and adheres to ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development.

Requirements

  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree or equivalent.
  • Experience managing large, complex projects related to professional development in nursing across NM’s west region.
  • Maintain program oversight for the Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) for nurse residents through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and evaluate clinical and non-clinical orientation programs for caregivers in the assigned unit or division.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate continuous learning opportunities for all classifications of caregivers, in partnership with unit leadership.
  • Use a data-driven approach to conduct housewide and unit-specific required training to close performance gaps.
  • Maintain visibility in clinical areas to facilitate just-in-time learning.
  • Maintain program oversight for the Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) for nurse residents through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
  • Adhere to ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing Professional Development and applicable organizational, regulatory, and accreditation requirements.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
  • A wide range of benefits intended to support employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and provide protection for unexpected life events.
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