Nursing Education & Competency Lead (Multi-Unit)

Christiana Care Health System; Elkton, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System in Elkton, MD is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to lead education, onboarding, and competency management across the Emergency Department, Progressive Care Unit, Clinical Decision Unit, Short Stay Unit, and Behavioral Health Unit.

The role partners with nursing leadership to advance evidence-based practice, support role transitions, and ensure safe, high-quality care while fostering professional growth and workforce readiness.

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN or enrollment with completion within three years.
• Minimum of three years of acute care nursing experience.
• Board Certification in a specialty required.
• Current RN licensure in Maryland or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates onboarding and role transition for team members.
• Develops orientation plans to support competency attainment and growth.
• Creates and delivers educational programs using adult learning principles.
• Assesses learning needs via quality metrics and regulatory priorities.
• Develops and evaluates competency validation across units.
• Promotes evidence‑based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborates with leadership and governance councils to advance practice.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Education program design

Clinical mentoring

Quality improvement

Education

BSN

Master's in Nursing/Education/Healthcare Administration

Job description

Christiana Care Health System in Elkton, MD is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to lead education, onboarding, and competency management across the Emergency Department, Progressive Care Unit, Clinical Decision Unit, Short Stay Unit, and Behavioral Health Unit.

The role partners with nursing leadership to advance evidence-based practice, support role transitions, and ensure safe, high-quality care while fostering professional growth and workforce readiness.