NPD Education Manager, Med Surg, RIH

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

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital, part of Brown University Health, seeks a Nursing Professional Development Education Manager to design, deliver, and evaluate education across the care continuum. This role supports onboarding, competency management, and ongoing professional growth using adult learning principles and innovative modalities.

As a leader, you will align education with regulatory standards, promote evidence-based practice, and drive outcomes improvement.

Qualifications

• BSN required; RN license in applicable state; BLS required.
• ACLS/PALS certification and AHA instructor certifications preferred.
• Master’s in Nursing, Education, or related field preferred; NPD certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evaluate education across the continuum of care.
• Lead onboarding, competency management, and professional development initiatives.
• Collaborate with unit, entity, and system leaders to tailor education programs.
• Apply adult learning principles and leverage multiple modalities and technology.
• Measure impact on clinical outcomes and accreditation readiness; drive improvement.

Skills

Adult learning

Curriculum design

Outcomes measurement

Change management

Learning technologies/LMS

Education

BSN

RN license (state)

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS/instructor certifications

Master’s in Nursing/Education

NPD certification preferred

Job description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Clinical Program Manager RN - Education and Professional Practice, the Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Education Manager designs, delivers, and evaluates education across the continuum of care, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practice, regulatory standards, and system priorities. The NPD Education Manager supports onboarding, competency management, and ongoing professional development by applying adult learning principles and leveraging innovative modalities. Through data-informed strategies, the NPD Education Manager fosters a culture of inquiry, continuous improvement, and professional growth, ultimately enhancing clinical practice and patient outcomes. As a key member of the leadership team, the NPD Education Manager facilitates learning, practice transitions, and organizational change to advance nursing excellence, promote Brown University Health’s mission of “Delivering health with care” and guide actions that support Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. Evaluates learning needs through formal and informal assessments and provides just‑in‑time education to address emerging or immediate practice gaps. Collaborates with unit, entity, and system leaders to develop and deliver tailored education programs that align with learner needs and practice settings. Utilizes adult learning principles and multiple modalities to engage staff and ensure effective knowledge and skill transfer. Incorporates innovation and technology to enhance learning experiences. Plans, implements, and evaluates onboarding programs for new hires and role transitions, ensuring seamless integration from classroom to clinical practice. Defines, assesses, evaluates, and validates initial and ongoing clinical competencies to meet standards of care and regulatory requirements. In partnership with leaders, evaluates clinical performance and creates action plans as necessary to drive improved performance. Provides individualized coaching, evaluation and builds preceptor capacity to support professional development. Encourages certification, career advancement, and lifelong learning to cultivate a continuous‑learning culture. Promotes and translates evidence‑based practice into clinical care. Supports policy development, EBP projects, and initiatives. Measures impact on clinical outcomes and fosters a culture of inquiry and continuous improvement. Participates in quality assessments and improvement programs to evaluate effectiveness of care delivered and makes recommendations for improved individual, unit, and system performance. Collaborates on committees and system initiatives to develop/standardize education and implement new practice innovations. Serves as a change agent by anticipating barriers and implementing strategies that enhance adoption and sustainment of new practices, technologies, and workflows. Partners with leadership to align education with organizational priorities. Strengthens interprofessional relationships and collaborates with unit, facility, and system teams to implement educational components of new practice initiatives. Aligns education strategies with organizational goals and quality initiatives. Uses metrics and feedback to prioritize learning needs, evaluate program effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement. Tracks and reports outcomes to support accreditation readiness and leadership decision‑making. Maintains accurate records of competencies, attendance, evaluations, and outcomes. Ensures educational activities adhere to accreditation criteria and regulatory standards. Interviews for new hires/transfers and selects applicants in collaboration with Nurse Managers. Mentors and coaches clinical teams to support retention, staff engagement, and professional growth, while implementing initiatives that improve job satisfaction and workforce stability. Evaluates staff in collaboration with Nurse Managers. Performs other related duties as assigned to support departmental operations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs of nursing education.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s in Nursing, Education, or related field preferred. Current RN license in applicable state(s); in good standing. BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS certification and AHA instructor certification(s) preferred. NPD specialty or other professional certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

3–5 years of nursing experience required; prior experience in education, precepting, or leadership preferred.

SKILLS:

Expertise in adult learning, curriculum design, and evaluation Proficiency with EBP, research utilization, and outcomes measurement Strong collaboration, communication, and change‑management skills Comfort with learning technologies/LMS and data‑informed decision making

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Provides guidance and direction to team members assigned to specific projects Interviews and selects applicants in conjunction with Nurse Managers Evaluates staff in collaboration with Nurse Managers

Work Environment and Schedule:

Primarily onsite within assigned entities; travel across Brown University Health sites for system initiatives and education delivery is required. Standard business hours with flexibility for off‑shift education and unit support as needed. Pay Range: $90,334.40-$180,689.60 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: Mon‑Fri day shift Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well‑being of our employees and their families.

Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.