Nursing Education & Practice Coach (RN)

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a nursing education leader to provide guidance, education, and support for direct care staff and unit leaders. The role focuses on clinical excellence, orientation, and competency development to standardize nursing practice at the unit level.

Responsibilities include coordinating orientation, developing competency programs, conducting needs assessments, and driving evidence-based improvements while collaborating with leadership to

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited program required.
• Maryland RN licensure or eligibility required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related (Emergency Department) experience required.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Nursing Professional Development certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical orientation for unit new hires and ensures orientation content aligns with unit policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with department managers to choose and assign preceptors.
• Supports initial and ongoing competency programs for the unit and ensures criteria meet compliance, quality, and regulatory needs.
• Conducts unit practice gap analyses and learning needs assessments to develop, implement, and evaluate education programs.
• Maintains role transition programs for new-to-practice staff and staff transitioning from one specialty or role to another in alignment with accreditation requirements at the unit and/or divisional level.
• Supports evidence-based practice improvements to facilitate the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective patient care processes at the unit/divisional level.
• Provides leadership to accomplish objectives through innovation and expert knowledge.
• Monitors unit compliance with hospital and regulatory standards and develops and implements strategies to address identified practice gaps.
• Consults, supports, and mentors clinical nursing staff in collaboration with unit leadership.
• In conjunction with unit leadership, identifies and analyzes trends in satisfaction, quality outcomes, and practice excellence using data to guide continuing educational efforts and initiatives to advance nursing practice.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clinical nursing knowledge

Group process

Change management

Emerging leadership

Collaboration

Education

BSN

Maryland RN licensure

Emergency department experience

Graduate degree

Nursing certification (preferred)

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a nursing education leader to provide guidance, education, and support for direct care staff and unit leaders. The role focuses on clinical excellence, orientation, and competency development to standardize nursing practice at the unit level.

Responsibilities include coordinating orientation, developing competency programs, conducting needs assessments, and driving evidence-based improvements while collaborating with leadership to