NPD Education Leader: Advancing Nursing Excellence

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 90,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Education Manager to design, deliver, and evaluate education across the continuum of care. The role emphasizes adult learning, competency management, onboarding, and professional development to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will drive learning strategies, support practice transitions, and lead system-wide education initiatives aligned with Brown University Health

Qualifications

• Adult learning principles applied to program design and evaluation.
• Onboarding, competency management, and professional development planning.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates learning needs and provides just‑in‑time education to address gaps.
• Collaborates with leaders to develop and deliver education programs aligned with learner needs.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates onboarding for new hires and transitions.
• Defines and validates clinical competencies to meet standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentors preceptors and supports certification and lifelong learning.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Curriculum design

Evaluation/outcomes

EBP/research utilization

Change management

LMS/data-informed decision making

Education

BSN required

MSN or related field preferred

RN license in applicable state(s)

Tools

LMS

Job description

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Education Manager to design, deliver, and evaluate education across the continuum of care. The role emphasizes adult learning, competency management, onboarding, and professional development to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will drive learning strategies, support practice transitions, and lead system-wide education initiatives aligned with Brown University Health