Nursing Education & Development Leader

University Hospitals; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management seeks a Nursing Professional Development leader to design and supervise onboarding, competency, continuing education, and professional development programs for nursing staff, UAPs, and students. The role emphasizes integration of research evidence and inter-professional collaboration to improve practice and patient outcomes.

The incumbent will coordinate education initiatives, lead change management efforts, and promote a culture of learning, quality, and

Qualifications

• Role requires working under ANA Scope and Standards of Practice in Nursing Professional Development.
• Experience with educator, consultant, researcher, facilitator, change agent, and leader roles.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g. Ohio laws, The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid) and professional codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver onboarding and orientation programs for nursing, UAPs, and students.
• Develop, coordinate, and manage competency programs.
• Create, implement, coordinate, and evaluate continuing education activities.
• Lead professional role development and transition initiatives for nurses.
• Integrate research evidence, education, and clinical expertise into programs.
• Oversee data collection and evaluation to forecast needs and guide quality improvement.
• Synthesize evidence to guide program modifications and outcomes.
• Lead or participate in change management and organizational change initiatives.
• Promote leadership, innovation, and professional growth within the department.
• Support quality improvement, EBP, and research dissemination through education.
• Ensure compliance with PHI protection and organizational policies.

Job description

University Hospitals Pain Management seeks a Nursing Professional Development leader to design and supervise onboarding, competency, continuing education, and professional development programs for nursing staff, UAPs, and students. The role emphasizes integration of research evidence and inter-professional collaboration to improve practice and patient outcomes.

The incumbent will coordinate education initiatives, lead change management efforts, and promote a culture of learning, quality, and