Nursing Professional Development Project Coordinator - Multiple Locations

Mercy Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Project Coordinator to plan, execute, and evaluate nursing development programs, partnering with nursing leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope.

The role emphasizes program coordination, data analysis, KPI dashboards, change management, and operational readiness, with opportunities to influence strategic initiatives and improve patient care outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project coordination or related program management in healthcare.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare, or related field.
• Familiarity with data analysis, KPI development, and change management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple nursing professional development programs from initiation through evaluation.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities among nursing education, operations, and analytics teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and implementation schedules.
• Monitor milestones, deliverables, risks, and dependencies to ensure timely execution.
• Assist with program launches, change management, and operational readiness.

Skills

Project coordination

Program management

Data analysis and reporting

KPI and dashboard development

Risk identification and mitigation

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Specialty: Nursing/Healthcare or related field

Job description

The Nursing Professional Development Project Coordinator is responsible for planning, execution, implementation, and evaluation of nursing professional development programs and strategic initiatives. This role partners closely with nursing leadership, program managers, educators, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.

• Coordinate multiple nursing professional development programs and projects from initiation through implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities among nursing education teams, operations, technology, analytics, and business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, work plans, and implementation schedules.
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risks to ensure timely execution.
• Assist with program launches, change management activities, and operational readiness.
• Ensure project documentation is current, organized, and compliant with organizational standards.
• Track program performance metrics, KPIs, milestones, and project health indicators.
• Monitor project outcomes against established goals and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a liaison between project teams, clinical stakeholders, and operational partners.
• Support executive presentations, governance meetings, and leadership reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, workflow, and project execution.
• Ensure projects align with organizational priorities, quality standards, and regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance nursing professional development operations.
• This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certificationn

• Current Registered PH Nurse (preferred)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred)

Education

• Required Minimum Education: 4 year/Bachelor’s Degree
• Specialty/Major: Nursing, Project Management, Healthcare or a related field

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project coordination, healthcare operations, nursing education, professional development or program management

Hard/Technical Skills:

• Project coordination
• Program management
• Strategic planning support
• Data analysis and reporting
• KPI and dashboard development
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Process improvement

Soft/Interpersonal Skills (preferred)

• Change management
• Organizational skills
• Written and verbal communication
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Attention to detail

Range

• Minimum: $24.94
• Maximum: $38.68

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]