Manager Nursing Professional Development

CommonSpirit Health; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Manager of Nursing Professional Development to lead nursing education, onboarding, and competency programs across the Greater Denver/Colorado market. You will align educational initiatives with clinical quality goals and patient safety standards, guiding data-driven program evaluation and professional growth for NPD staff.

The role requires an MSN (preferred) or BSN with RN licensure, BLS, and 2–5 years of clinical education experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing preferred; BSN required if Master's not in Nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the state(s) of practice.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• 2–5 years of clinical education experience.
• Experience in curriculum development, adult learning principles, leadership, and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic execution of nursing education, onboarding, and competency programs.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and patient safety standards.
• Mentor NPD specialists and clinical educators; evaluate program effectiveness.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to align education with quality goals.
• Assess staff skills, identify gaps, and drive continuous development.
• Review performance metrics to measure impact on care quality and safety.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS

clinical education

leadership

curriculum development

adult learning

project management

Education

MSN preferred

BSN required if MSN not in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Manager, Nursing Professional Development, you will lead the strategic execution of nursing education, clinical onboarding, and competency programs to drive evidence-based practice and nursing excellence across the market. You will serve as a key organizational leader, ensuring all educational initiatives directly align with our clinical quality goals and patient safety standards.

Every day you will design and implement comprehensive curricula while ensuring rigorous compliance with regulatory bodies like The Joint Commission and DNV. You will also manage and mentor NPD specialists, evaluating the effectiveness of training programs to ensure they deliver measurable improvements in patient outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will bring proven expertise in nursing professional development and the leadership skills necessary to mentor clinical teams and collaborate with hospital administration. We are looking for a dedicated professional who excels at data-driven program evaluation and fostering a continuous culture of growth and clinical competence.

• Ensure all competency assessment programs comply with internal policies, evidence-based practices, regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, DNV), and patient safety goals.

• Collaborate effectively with regional and market leadership, hospital leadership, unit managers, and other stakeholders to integrate educational initiatives with strategic organizational priorities, quality improvement efforts, and patient care standards.

• Ensure all professional development activities and educational programs adhere to relevant state, federal, and accreditation body requirements (e.g., ANCC Magnet/Pathway/PTAP, Joint Commission, State Boards of Nursing).

• Oversee the assessment of nursing staff skills and competencies to identify knowledge gaps, ensuring proficiency and continuous development.

• Regularly review performance metrics to assess the impact of educational interventions on patient care quality, safety outcomes, staff performance, and satisfaction.

• Mentor and provide guidance to Nursing Professional Development (NPD) specialists and other clinical educators, fostering their professional growth and development.

We are looking for one Manager to cover Greater Denver Market and one to cover Greater Colorado/Kansas.

Job Requirements

Required

• Master's degree (MSN preferred); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required if Master's degree is not in Nursing.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state(s) of practice.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

• Two (2) to five (5) years of clinical education experience.

• Prior experience in Clinical or Academic Education: expertise in adult learning principles, curriculum development, strong leadership, project management, and knowledge of regulatory standards.

Preferred

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

• Leadership experience.

• Background as a preceptor, clinical educator, or Nursing Professional Development (NPD) specialist.

• Nursing Professional Development - Board Certified (NPD-BC) and an RN Compact license.

Where You'll Work

With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Pay Range

$49.78 - $82.14 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.