Nursing Program Development Specialist

Woodmont Health Campus; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Company Match

Student Loan Repayment

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Mental Health Support Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Woodmont Health Campus in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking a professional development leader to drive the assessment, design, and implementation of nursing educational programs. This role supports career advancement and quality improvement initiatives while ensuring that training is evidence-based and aligns with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate needs an active nursing license and 3-5 years of experience, with significant responsibilities in mentorship and program evaluation. Competitive benefits include health insurance, student loan repayment, and supportive development programs.

Qualifications

• An active nursing license in good standing (RN or LPN) is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Must be enrolled in RN program within 2 years if applying as LPN.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of educational programs.
• Monitor outcomes and improve programs based on learner engagement.
• Facilitate training sessions for CNAs and licensed staff.

Skills

Program development

Nursing expertise

Training facilitation

Mentorship

Quality improvement

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Adult learning principles

Simulation methods

Job description

Join Team Trilogy

Weekly pay, health and dental after your first month, student loan repayment, a competitive 401(k) match, and more! Make a living while you make a difference at Trilogy Health Services – a senior living provider with the continuous goal of being the Best Healthcare Company in The Midwest.

Position Overview

Job Summary
Influences and leads the assessment, design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence‑based professional development programs across licensed and non‑licensed nursing roles, driving workforce readiness, quality improvement, and career advancement in alignment with divisional and organizational goals.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of educational programs for licensed nurses and non‑licensed caregivers.
• Ensures initiatives are evidence‑based, regulatory compliant, and aligned with organizational standards, workforce priorities, and quality goals.
• Monitors outcomes, learner engagement, and workforce impact to guide continuous improvement and demonstrate return on investment.
• Facilitates engaging instructor‑led training sessions—both in‑person and virtual—for approved programs such as CNA training, QMA/Medication Administration classes, CPR/First Aid, and Phlebotomy programs.
• Provides guidance and support to campus leaders and mentors in delivering role‑specific onboarding and refresher education for licensed and non‑licensed professionals.
• Tailors training to the unique needs of long‑term care professionals, ensuring real‑world application of skills and knowledge.
• Collaborates with divisional educators and campus leaders to ensure consistency in specialized training, skills fairs, and competency assessments across the division.
• Mentors campus key stakeholders to ensure the execution of structured onboarding programs for licensed and non‑licensed staff, incorporating clinical labs, simulation, and competency validation.
• Implements 30/60/90‑day transition support plans, monitoring progress and providing feedback loops to reinforce competence, retention, and confidence.
• Partners with mentors and campus leaders to integrate new hires into care teams through mentoring, shadowing, and gradual skill progression.
• Supports student‑to‑staff transitions, ensuring seamless movement from Trilogy‑sponsored education programs (e.g., CNA or QMA classes) into fully functioning roles.
• Tracks and evaluates onboarding cohorts (e.g., CNA graduates, QMA students, new nurses) and uses feedback to continuously refine transition strategies.
• Leads the execution of career advancement pathways (e.g., RCA → CALA → CRCA, CRCA → QMA, LPN → RN bridge programs) using evidence‑based strategies for role transition and professional growth.
• Promotes intentional career development by partnering with campus mentors to strengthen coaching capacity and build a sustainable pipeline of clinical talent.
• Utilizes standardized resources, including curricula, participant guides, job aids, skills checklists, and tip sheets, ensuring alignment across the division.
• Incorporates adult learning principles, technology‑enabled learning, and simulation methods to maximize learner engagement and outcomes.
• Ensures system updates, policy changes, and evidence‑based practice standards are incorporated into accessible, actionable educational materials.
• Serves as the immediate professional development resource for campus leaders, EXMs, and mentors, providing evidence‑based guidance, coaching, and role‑modeling.
• Participates in regular team meetings to align divisional priorities, share best practices, and reinforce program consistency.
• Partners with Divisional Leadership, Nursing Operations, Clinical Talent Development, and others to ensure educational initiatives align with organizational and workforce goals.
• Collaborates with the Senior NPD Specialist to evaluate trends and ensure programs are evidence‑based, outcome‑focused, and adaptable to changing needs.
• Integrates educational outcomes with quality, compliance, and operational strategies, ensuring professional development directly strengthens clinical and organizational performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree
• Experience: 3‑5 years

Licenses and Certifications

Active nursing license in good standing required (RN or LPN – enrolled in RN program within 2 years is required). Bachelor’s degree preferred. ANCC Nursing Professional Development Certification preferred or must be obtained within 3 years.

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stretching, stooping, walking, and moving intermittently during working hours. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Must be able to maintain verbal and written communication with co‑workers, supervisors, residents, family members, visitors, vendors, and all business associates outside of the health campus.

Location

South Bend, IN (US‑IN‑South Bend)

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and weekly pay
• 401(k) Company Match
• Mental Health Support Program
• Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, vision, dental & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after your start date
• First‑time homebuyers’ program
• HSA/FSA
• And so much more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

As one of Fortune’s Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work, Trilogy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to helping you reach your full potential and to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.