RN Professional Development Program Lead – Education & Excellence

Mercy Home Health; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking an experienced Nursing Education Specialist to implement and evaluate education plans and programs across facilities. You will collaborate with market leaders to drive educational initiatives that support professional nursing practice and Magnet/Pathways objectives.

You will lead orientation, RN Residency, and preceptor programs, apply adult learning theories, and ensure competency validation while aligning with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Registered Nurse licensure required.
• BLS (AHA) certification required.
• 3 years clinical experience in related specialty with 2 years in leadership or project management.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate education plans and programs.
• Establish collaborative relationships with operational leaders and staff on educational initiatives.
• Support evidence-based practice and nursing research efforts.
• Coordinate orientation, RN Residency, and preceptor programs.
• Monitor and report performance to improve nurse-sensitive outcomes and alignment with KPIs.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Adult learning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Clinical information systems

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking an experienced Nursing Education Specialist to implement and evaluate education plans and programs across facilities. You will collaborate with market leaders to drive educational initiatives that support professional nursing practice and Magnet/Pathways objectives.

You will lead orientation, RN Residency, and preceptor programs, apply adult learning theories, and ensure competency validation while aligning with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.