Nursing Education & Practice Development Lead

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 seeks a Nursing Education leader to provide expert clinical education, orientation, and competency programs at the unit level. You will act as educator, consultant, and change agent to advance frontline nursing practice and patient care excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership in education program development, collaboration with unit leadership, and leveraging data to close practice gaps while promoting safety and high-quality care across

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited program is required.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland, or eligible for licensure in Maryland.
• A minimum of two years of related Emergency Department experience is required.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development or specialty 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 between specialties or roles in alignment with accreditation requirements.
• Supports evidence-based practice improvements to facilitate high-quality, cost-effective patient-care processes at the unit/divisional level and leads improvements.
• Monitors unit compliance with hospital and regulatory standards and develops strategies to address practice gaps.
• Consults, supports, and mentors clinical nursing staff in collaboration with unit leadership.
• Identifies and analyzes trends in satisfaction, quality outcomes, and practice excellence using data to guide continuing educational efforts.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical education

Program management

Education

BSN

Maryland RN licensure

ED experience

Graduate degree preferred

NPD certification preferred

Job description

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Nursing Education leader to provide expert clinical education, orientation, and competency programs at the unit level. You will act as educator, consultant, and change agent to advance frontline nursing practice and patient care excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership in education program development, collaboration with unit leadership, and leveraging data to close practice gaps while promoting safety and high-quality care across