As Director of Nursing Professional Development at MEDSTAR HEALTH, you will lead system-wide strategies that advance nursing practice, education, and clinical excellence across our community-based hospitals and care sites. You will oversee needs assessments, orientation, and continuing education; design evidence-based development programs; and guide specialty certifications and clinical ladders. Partnering with nursing, medical, and interprofessional leaders, you will foster a patient-first, learning-focused culture that promotes innovation, quality outcomes, and professional growth for nurses at all career stages. This role offers the opportunity to impact patient care across a large regional health system while shaping the future of nursing practice, mentoring educators, and driving continuous improvement in compassionate care delivery. Lead the strategic vision and implementation of nursing professional development across the health system. Assess organizational learning needs and design evidence-based education and competency programs. Oversee nurse orientation, onboarding, residency, and transition-to-practice initiatives. Develop and manage continuing education, specialty training, and clinical ladder programs. Collaborate with nursing and medical leadership to align development initiatives with quality and safety goals. Use data, outcomes, and regulatory requirements to guide program evaluation and improvement. Mentor, coach, and supervise nursing professional development and education staff. Promote a culture of lifelong learning, innovation, and evidence-based practice. Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements related to nursing education. Manage budgets, resources, and technology platforms that support learning and development. Nursing education program design Clinical competency assessment Leadership and team management Evidence-based practice implementation Curriculum development and instructional design Data analysis and outcomes measurement Change management Regulatory and accreditation knowledge (e.g., Joint Commission, ANCC) Interprofessional collaboration Budgeting and resource management Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current RN license MSN or higher in Nursing or related field Nursing Professional Development Certification (e.g., NPD-BC) preferred Clinical specialty certification (e.g., CCRN, CEN, or similar) preferred Leadership/management training preferred
