Nurse Education & Practice Development Leader

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to lead education, mentorship, and professional growth for the nursing staff, aligning with evidence-based practice and ANPD standards.

Responsibilities include developing curricula, coordinating residency programs, and delivering unit-level education sessions, while supporting recruitment, retention, and quality initiatives across the department.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred or within 3 years of hire.
• Current RN licensure by PA Board of Nursing.
• Three years clinical or educational healthcare experience.
• Two years of application toward adult learning in informal settings.
• Preferred: MSN, two years formal classroom teaching, two years developing educational activities, NPD-BC certification, and unit-specific certification.

Responsibilities

• Drives outcomes through development, implementation and evaluation of educational programs.
• Supports transition to practice and maintains Nurse Residency Program.
• Provides instruction via teaching, mentoring, coaching, and advising.
• Develops curricula using adult learning theory to enhance learner experience.
• Collaborates across departments to provide comprehensive educational services.
• Assesses effectiveness of educational initiatives with stakeholders.
• Oversees orientation for newly hired staff within the nursing department.
• Supports recruitment and retention of new hires.
• Identifies customer needs and stays current with changes.
• Contributes to quality and safety initiatives using data-driven methods.
• Performs learning needs assessments and aligns opportunities with outcomes.
• Develops and communicates on departmental outcomes related to education and coaching.
• Maintains competency in evidence-based practice and scientific inquiry.
• Encourages knowledge sharing and practice improvements across teams.

Skills

Adult learning

Education/teaching

Nursing practice

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Practitioner to lead education, mentorship, and professional growth for the nursing staff, aligning with evidence-based practice and ANPD standards.

Responsibilities include developing curricula, coordinating residency programs, and delivering unit-level education sessions, while supporting recruitment, retention, and quality initiatives across the department.