Nursing Professional Development Educator

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Life Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability

Retirement plan with employer match

Colleague Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health in Michigan is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to lead education initiatives for clinical staff, align with ANA standards, and advance evidence-based practice.

You will collect educational needs, design learning activities, implement plans, and evaluate outcomes, fostering lifelong learning and improved patient care.

The role offers day shift, full-time benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a large Catholic health system.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing Program; BSN required.
• Current RN licensure in Michigan; CPR/BCLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of teaching experience applying adult education principles.
• Preferred: Certification in specialty; 2 years of related nursing experience.
• Preferred: MSN or related master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and information related to educational needs and other pertinent situations.
• Analyses issues, trends, and supporting data to determine the educational needs of individuals, organizations and communities.
• Identifies the target audience, general purpose and educational objectives, and desired outcomes for each learning activity.
• Establishes plans that describe the strategies, alternatives, and resources to achieve expected outcomes.
• Ensures that the planned educational activities are implemented.
• Conducts a comprehensive evaluation of each educational activity. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing professional development activities.
• Coordinates educational initiatives and activities
• Employs strategies and techniques to promote positive learning and practice environments
• Provides consultation to influence plans, enhance the abilities of others, and effect change
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes
• Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing professional practice
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in nursing professional development practice.

Skills

Teaching experience

Adult education principles

Curriculum development

Education

BSN

RN License in Michigan

MSN preferred

Job description

Trinity Health in Michigan is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to lead education initiatives for clinical staff, align with ANA standards, and advance evidence-based practice.

You will collect educational needs, design learning activities, implement plans, and evaluate outcomes, fostering lifelong learning and improved patient care.

The role offers day shift, full-time benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a large Catholic health system.