Nursing Education & Professional Development Lead

MedStar Health; Rossville (MD); On-site; USD 89,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks an experienced educator to assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate learning programs that enhance associates' performance and promote professional development within nursing. These activities include onboarding, competency management, career coaching, and partnerships with academic partners and clinical placements.

This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, adult learning theories, and ongoing quality improvement, with a focus on patient care excellence

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Clinical Nursing, Nursing Education or related field required.
• 3-4 years progressive clinical nursing experience required.
• Staff development or continuing education experience preferred.
• RN license in Maryland (state licensure or compact) required.
• CPR certification for healthcare providers within 90 days required.
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of department goals; adheres to policies, procedures and safety standards.
• Applies adult learning theories to teaching and program design.
• Coaches nurses and associates; provides feedback for professional growth.
• Collaborates with other departments and academic partners to develop learning programs.
• Plans and coordinates educational offerings with regulatory, quality and safety considerations.
• Designs and evaluates learning programs with formal evaluation plans.
• Supports transition to practice and nurse residency initiatives.
• Participates in quality and service improvement teams as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Education delivery

Communication

Coaching

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Nursing, Nursing Education or related field

Job description

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks an experienced educator to assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate learning programs that enhance associates' performance and promote professional development within nursing. These activities include onboarding, competency management, career coaching, and partnerships with academic partners and clinical placements.

This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, adult learning theories, and ongoing quality improvement, with a focus on patient care excellence