Nursing Education & Professional Development Specialist

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

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a Learning and Development leader in the Department of Nursing to oversee assessment planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs.

You will champion onboarding, competency management, professional role development, and career coaching across nursing staff, collaborating with academic partners and clinical leaders to advance education and patient care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Clinical Nursing, Nursing Education or related field.
• 3-4 years progressive clinical nursing experience required.
• RN license and CPR certification required; additional certifications may vary.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to department goals while adhering to policies and quality standards.
• Applies adult learning theory to promote critical thinking and evidence-based practice.
• Coaches nurses and associates; provides feedback for professional development.
• Partners with academic and clinical teams to develop learning programs.
• Plans and conducts competency validation and onboarding activities.
• Evaluates educational programs using evidence-based methods and learner involvement.
• Supports transition-to-practice and participation in quality improvement teams.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Nursing education

Interpersonal skills

Basic math

Computer literacy

Education

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

Job description

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a Learning and Development leader in the Department of Nursing to oversee assessment planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs.

You will champion onboarding, competency management, professional role development, and career coaching across nursing staff, collaborating with academic partners and clinical leaders to advance education and patient care.