Director of Nursing Professional Development

MedStar Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center is seeking a Director of Nursing Professional Development to design and support educational programs that foster the professional development of our clinical staff. The role guides best-practice development with Patient Care Service departments and assists leaders in creating staff education initiatives.

MedStar Health provides a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, and retirement plans aimed at wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or nursing education from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• 3–4 years progressively more responsible roles in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support educational programs to foster professional development of clinical personnel.
• Guide and recommend development of best practices with Patient Care Service departments.
• Assist department leaders in developing staff development and education initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Educational program development

Clinical education

Education

Master's degree in nursing or nursing education

Job description

Join our nursing leadership team at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center!

As the Director of Nursing Professional Development, you'll develop and support educational programs which foster the professional development of clinical personnel, guide and recommend development of best practices with Patient Care Service departments, and assist department leaders in the development of initiatives for staff development and education.

MedStar Health is a great place to work and grow your career. We provide a supportive and inclusive work environment, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous PTO, tuition assistance, retirement plans, and many other benefits focused on your wellbeing.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in nursing or nursing education from a nationally accredited nursing program

Experience

• 3-4 years progressively more responsible roles in nursing
• Experience in nursing education or professional development in an acute care setting
• Leadership or supervisory experience leading a team of >15 nursing educators is highly (preferred)
• Experience working in a matrix reporting structure (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the State of Maryland or District of Columbia
• NPD - Nursing Professional Development certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization within 2 years required or Cert Nurse Educator - CNE from a nationally recognized nursing organization within 2 years required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 33,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.