Nursing Education & Development Lead (Acute Care)

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

ChristianaCare Health System in Newark, DE is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to lead education, onboarding, and competency management for nurses across multiple units in Cecil Campus’ Elkton, MD location.

The role partners with nursing leadership to advance evidence-based practice, mentor staff, and support professional growth while ensuring safe, high-quality care across diverse clinical settings.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Master's degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, or related field required or completion within three years.
• Minimum of three years of recent acute care nursing experience.
• Board Specialty Certification required.
• Current RN licensure or eligibility for Maryland licensure.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates onboarding and role transition for team members and ensures successful integration.
• Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates orientation plans to support competency attainment and growth.
• Creates and delivers educational programs using adult learning principles and evidence-based design.
• Assesses learning needs through quality metrics and regulatory requirements.
• Develops competency validation programs across multiple units and specialties.
• Identifies competency gaps and implements targeted educational interventions.
• Promotes clinical inquiry through nursing research and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Mentors staff in quality improvement projects aligned with goals.
• Evaluates educational outcomes using quality indicators and patient outcomes.
• Collaborates with nursing leaders and interdisciplinary teams to support objectives.
• Supports succession planning and leadership development for nursing staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Current RN licensure or eligibility for Maryland licensure

Board Specialty Certification

Job description

ChristianaCare Health System in Newark, DE is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to lead education, onboarding, and competency management for nurses across multiple units in Cecil Campus’ Elkton, MD location.

The role partners with nursing leadership to advance evidence-based practice, mentor staff, and support professional growth while ensuring safe, high-quality care across diverse clinical settings.