Director, Nursing Education and Professional Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide leadership and oversight for nursing academic pathways and clinical partnerships across the organization.

• Manage clinical affiliation agreements, student placements, onboarding of students and instructors, and the oversight of student platforms.

• Foster strategic collaborations with nursing schools and educational institutions.

• Direct youth nursing programs, oversee academic affairs, and drive academic innovation.

• Create curricula and programs, support faculty, and lead cooperative initiatives to enhance academic experiences and nurture the future nursing workforce.

• Oversee the creation, coordination, and assessment of professional development activities across the care continuum.

• Incorporate the best available evidence into practice and contribute to the generation of new knowledge through scientific research and inquiry.

• Evaluate system issues, trends, and supporting data to identify needs and confirm gaps.

• Advise on and influence the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational materials, environments, and teaching methodologies.

• Lead and support the standardization of transition-to-practice, professional development, and clinical education initiatives across the system.

• Develop and implement innovative strategies to ensure the competence of nursing team members in their roles.

• Oversee and manage staff performance activities, including hiring, disciplinary actions, evaluations, and team development.

• Communicate the vision and objectives for system nursing education and ensure that these goals are achieved.

• Handle human resources responsibilities, including interviewing, selection, promotions, staff development, performance assessments, compensation adjustments, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and maintenance of employee morale.

• Develop and propose operating and capital budgets while managing expenditures.

• Ensure adherence to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct along with relevant policies, regulations, and laws.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

• A Master's Degree in Nursing or a Master's Degree in Education.

• Typically requires 7 years of experience in nursing education or professional development.

• Includes 3 years of management experience in nursing education or professional development.

• Knowledge of adult learning theory.

• Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee educational and orientation programs using both in-person and online methods.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation and speaking abilities.

• Capability to manage large system projects, including LEAN, A3, and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

• Strong critical thinking and analytical abilities.

• Resilience and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

• Willingness to travel.

• Ability to operate all necessary equipment to perform the job effectively.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available for candidates residing outside of an approved remote-work state.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs.

• Premium pay options such as shift and on-call compensation.

• Incentive pay available for select positions.

• Opportunity for annual performance-based salary increases.

• Paid Time Off programs.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.

• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer matching.

• Additional financial wellness programs.

• Educational Assistance Program.

• Career development programs.