Director Nursing Education and Professional Development

Aurora Health Care; Allenton (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Nursing Education Leader to direct academic pathways, clinical affiliations, and student onboarding across the enterprise. This role drives partnerships with schools of nursing, manages student platforms, and leads youth programs and academic innovation to strengthen the nursing workforce.

The ideal candidate holds RN licensure with at least a Master’s in Nursing or Education, and 7+ years in nursing education or professional development,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of adult learning theory and education program development.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage large system projects with LEAN, A3 and Six Sigma.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Resiliency and flexibility to adapt to changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Directs development, coordination and evaluation of professional development across the care continuum.
• Advances the clinical profession by supporting lifelong learning and research.
• Analyzes system issues and gaps to identify knowledge or skill needs.
• Advises on design and evaluation of learning materials and environments.
• Oversees transition to practice, professional development and clinical education initiatives.
• Develops innovative approaches to ensure nursing role competence.
• Leads performance management and aligns with system nursing education goals.
• Handles HR responsibilities including recruitment, promotions and staff morale.
• Develops operating and capital budgets within approved objectives.
• Ensures adherence to Code of Ethical Conduct.

Skills

Adult learning

Communication skills

LEAN & Six Sigma

Negotiation

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Education

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Focus: Academic Pathways In addition to the responsibilities outlined in the job description, this role will provide leadership and oversight for nursing academic pathways and clinical affiliations across the enterprise. Responsibilities include clinical affiliation agreements, student placement, student and instructor onboarding, and student platform management, while advancing strategic partnerships with schools of nursing and academic institutions. The role will also lead efforts related to nursing youth programs, academic affairs, and academic innovation, including curriculum and program development, faculty support, and collaborative initiatives designed to strengthen academic experience and cultivate the future nursing workforce

Focus: Academic Pathways In addition to the responsibilities outlined in the job description, this role will provide leadership and oversight for nursing academic pathways and clinical affiliations across the enterprise. Responsibilities include clinical affiliation agreements, student placement, student and instructor onboarding, and student platform management, while advancing strategic partnerships with schools of nursing and academic institutions. The role will also lead efforts related to nursing youth programs, academic affairs, and academic innovation, including curriculum and program development, faculty support, and collaborative initiatives designed to strengthen academic experience and cultivate the future nursing workforce

Major Responsibilities

• Directs the development, coordination and evaluation of professional development activities for team members at all levels across the care continuum in alignment with the system nursing strategic plan
• Advances the clinical profession by contributing to the professional development of others and supporting lifelong learning. Uses critical thinking and analytical skills including the integration of best available evidence into practice and generating new knowledge through scientific inquiry and research.
• Analyzes system issues, trends and supporting data to understand need and validate gaps. Determines the specific knowledge, skill or opportunity in each situation.
• Advises, consults and influences the design, development, implementation and evaluation of material, learning environments and teaching strategies appropriate to the situation, learners' development level, learning needs, readiness, ability to learn and culture.
• Directs and supports the coordination, development, and system standardization of transition to practice, professional development and clinical education initiatives.
• Develops and implements innovative approaches to ensure role competence for nursing team members at all levels and care settings.
• Leads and manages staff performance activities across the system including hiring, discipline, evaluation and team development by providing visibility, support and guidance. Communicates the vision and goals for system nursing education and assures goals are met.
• Performs human resources responsibilities for staff which include interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.
• Develops and recommends operating and capital budgets and controls expenditures within approved budget objectives.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised, comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to the organization's business.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

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

Education Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, and
• Master's Degree in Nursing, or
• Master's Degree in Education.

Experience Required

• 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, Skills & Abilities Required

• Knowledgeable in principles of adult learning theory and capable of creative planning, coordinating and overseeing education and orientation programs through in-person and on-line methods to maximize learning and application of that learning.
• Excellent written and oral communications including strong presentation/speaking skills.
• Ability to manage large system projects including concepts of LEAN, A3, and Six Sigma.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Resiliency and flexibility to deal with changing environment.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Generally exposed to a normal office environment.
• Position requires travel, therefore may be exposed to weather and road conditions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Remote

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.