Registered Nurse II, Observation Unit

Job Requirements General Summary This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses who have greater than 12 months experience. Provides and coordinates independent care to patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Utilizes the institution’s care delivery and professional practice models as the frame of reference for practicing as a professional nurse. Participates in activities to develop own practice, and to support group practice goals at the unit level. Is accountable to patient, family and team members for care provided and to the nurse manager for totality of work performance. Is accountable to hold to the Service Standards and to the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Clinical Practice: 1. Competency in care of unit specific patient population; independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills; engaged in advancing own practice. 2.Serves as a clinical resource for others. 3.Applies and integrates evidence into practice 4. Functions effectively in roles specific to unit, such as arrest team for ICU, triage for ED, etc. 5. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care; independently advocating for patient/family needs 6.Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely effective, efficient, equitable, patient centered care. Professional Development: 1.Engaged in advancing own practice. 2.Responsible for maintaining competencies required for that patient care setting; focus on advancing own professional development. 3.Attends unit based staff development independently. 4. Demonstrates the ability to serve as a trained preceptor and coach’s new nurse and students. 5. Contributes to developing/evaluating unit based orientation and other education activities. 6.Contributes to nursing support personnel skills and development. 7.Completes CE’s on an annual basis based on facility minimum requirements. Service/Quality: 1.Understands and contributes to unit-based outcomes associated with National Hospital Quality Measures (NDNQI), Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators, and Facility Annual Operational Plan. 2.Contributes to and endorses some or all elements of research/EBP/QI. 3.Provides high quality, safe, patient centered care with focus on exceeding service expectations. 4. Accountable for compliance with regulatory requirements and holds others accountable; participates in tracer activities when requested. Patient Safety: 1.Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety. 2. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority. 3. Implements policies, procedures, and guidelines consistently in the performance of assigned duties. 4. Develops effective working relationships and maintains good communication with other team members. 5.Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge. 6. Participates in hospital, departmental and/or unit patient safety initiatives. Operations: 1.Demonstrates the ability to function in the charge nurse role. 2. Participates in teambuilding efforts on their unit. 3. Contributes to briefings/staff meetings regularly. 4.Contributes and participates in unit, Nursing Division, and organizational governance structure. 5.Participates in recruitment and retention activities at the unit level. Provides feedback in peer review as requested. Provides direct performance feedback at the direction of the nurse manager. Work Experience Qualifications 1. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required. 2. More than 12 months nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills. 3. Current AHA BLS certification required. 4. Must meet all unit specific certification requirements: (PALS, ACLS, NRP) Benefits Full-Time Days (7am-7:30pm) Every Third Weekend Pay Range: $39.355 - $54.05/hr. (depends on years of experience) Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential $15,000 Sign-on Bonus; restrictions may apply Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact us at [email protected].

Director Nursing Professional Development

Job Requirements Under executive leadership, this role provides system-level strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for education and professional development. The role is accountable for setting the vision, design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive learning and development strategies that advance clinical excellence, workforce capability, patient safety, and overall organizational performance. This role ensures alignment with regulatory standards, evidence-based practice, and strategic priorities while fostering innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning. This position leads large-scale, system-wide initiatives and portfolios, ensuring effective governance, resource alignment, and measurable outcomes. The role also establishes standards, policies, and frameworks that enable sustainable talent and professional development across the organization. This role is funded for an initial one-year period through a grant. Renewal is possible if future funding is secured; however, continuation beyond the grant period cannot be guaranteed. Primary Responsibilities The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed. Provides enterprise-wide strategic leadership and governance for education and clinical professional development programs across multiple entities, ensuring alignment, consistency, and scalability. Develops and executes a comprehensive, system-level education and workforce development strategy aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term talent needs. Leads ongoing, system-wide learning needs assessments, leveraging internal and external data to identify gaps, inform strategy, and prioritize investments. Oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of standardized yet adaptable education programs that advance clinical competence, workforce development, and patient care outcomes across diverse settings. Establishes system standards by integrating evidence-based practice, research, innovation, and emerging technologies into all learning and professional development initiatives. Defines and monitors enterprise performance metrics, key performance indicators, and outcome measures to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Ensures system-wide compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including oversight of competency validation frameworks and documentation practices. Provides executive oversight for onboarding, orientation, competency management, and ongoing development programs, including residency programs and professional advancement frameworks across the system. Establishes and sustains strategic academic partnerships, student placement programs, and workforce pipeline initiatives across the system. Leads, mentors, and develops a distributed leadership team, fostering strong performance management, engagement, and succession planning across the system. Oversees operational and financial performance across the education function, including budgeting, resource allocation, and optimization of shared services. Embeds patient safety principles across all education initiatives, proactively identifying system-level risks and driving mitigation strategies to enhance safe care delivery. Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Experience Education & Experience - Required Master’s degree in nursing, education, healthcare administration, or related field required. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required, if master’s degree is not in nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland (or eligibility via compact state agreement) required. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in clinical education, staff development, or related healthcare field required. Minimum of three (3) years of management or leadership experience required. Demonstrated experience in adult education, curriculum design, and competency-based training required. Education & Experience - Preferred Certification in nursing professional development, education, or leadership (e.g., ANPD, NE-BC). Active participation in professional organizations.

Director Nursing Professional Development

Job Requirements Under executive leadership, this role provides system-level strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for education and professional development. The role is accountable for setting the vision, design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive learning and development strategies that advance clinical excellence, workforce capability, patient safety, and overall organizational performance. This role ensures alignment with regulatory standards, evidence-based practice, and strategic priorities while fostering innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning. This position leads large-scale, system-wide initiatives and portfolios, ensuring effective governance, resource alignment, and measurable outcomes. The role also establishes standards, policies, and frameworks that enable sustainable talent and professional development across the organization. This role is funded for an initial one-year period through a grant. Renewal is possible if future funding is secured; however, continuation beyond the grant period cannot be guaranteed. Primary Responsibilities The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed. Provides enterprise-wide strategic leadership and governance for education and clinical professional development programs across multiple entities, ensuring alignment, consistency, and scalability. Develops and executes a comprehensive, system-level education and workforce development strategy aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term talent needs. Leads ongoing, system-wide learning needs assessments, leveraging internal and external data to identify gaps, inform strategy, and prioritize investments. Oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of standardized yet adaptable education programs that advance clinical competence, workforce development, and patient care outcomes across diverse settings. Establishes system standards by integrating evidence-based practice, research, innovation, and emerging technologies into all learning and professional development initiatives. Defines and monitors enterprise performance metrics, key performance indicators, and outcome measures to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Ensures system-wide compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including oversight of competency validation frameworks and documentation practices. Provides executive oversight for onboarding, orientation, competency management, and ongoing development programs, including residency programs and professional advancement frameworks across the system. Establishes and sustains strategic academic partnerships, student placement programs, and workforce pipeline initiatives across the system. Leads, mentors, and develops a distributed leadership team, fostering strong performance management, engagement, and succession planning across the system. Oversees operational and financial performance across the education function, including budgeting, resource allocation, and optimization of shared services. Embeds patient safety principles across all education initiatives, proactively identifying system-level risks and driving mitigation strategies to enhance safe care delivery. Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Experience Education & Experience - Required Master’s degree in nursing, education, healthcare administration, or related field required. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required, if master’s degree is not in nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland (or eligibility via compact state agreement) required. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in clinical education, staff development, or related healthcare field required. Minimum of three (3) years of management or leadership experience required. Demonstrated experience in adult education, curriculum design, and competency-based training required. Education & Experience - Preferred Certification in nursing professional development, education, or leadership (e.g., ANPD, NE-BC). Active participation in professional organizations.

Director Nursing Professional Development

Job Requirements Under executive leadership, this role provides system-level strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for education and professional development. The role is accountable for setting the vision, design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive learning and development strategies that advance clinical excellence, workforce capability, patient safety, and overall organizational performance. This role ensures alignment with regulatory standards, evidence-based practice, and strategic priorities while fostering innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning. This position leads large-scale, system-wide initiatives and portfolios, ensuring effective governance, resource alignment, and measurable outcomes. The role also establishes standards, policies, and frameworks that enable sustainable talent and professional development across the organization. This role is funded for an initial one-year period through a grant. Renewal is possible if future funding is secured; however, continuation beyond the grant period cannot be guaranteed. Primary Responsibilities The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed. Provides enterprise-wide strategic leadership and governance for education and clinical professional development programs across multiple entities, ensuring alignment, consistency, and scalability. Develops and executes a comprehensive, system-level education and workforce development strategy aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term talent needs. Leads ongoing, system-wide learning needs assessments, leveraging internal and external data to identify gaps, inform strategy, and prioritize investments. Oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of standardized yet adaptable education programs that advance clinical competence, workforce development, and patient care outcomes across diverse settings. Establishes system standards by integrating evidence-based practice, research, innovation, and emerging technologies into all learning and professional development initiatives. Defines and monitors enterprise performance metrics, key performance indicators, and outcome measures to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Ensures system-wide compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including oversight of competency validation frameworks and documentation practices. Provides executive oversight for onboarding, orientation, competency management, and ongoing development programs, including residency programs and professional advancement frameworks across the system. Establishes and sustains strategic academic partnerships, student placement programs, and workforce pipeline initiatives across the system. Leads, mentors, and develops a distributed leadership team, fostering strong performance management, engagement, and succession planning across the system. Oversees operational and financial performance across the education function, including budgeting, resource allocation, and optimization of shared services. Embeds patient safety principles across all education initiatives, proactively identifying system-level risks and driving mitigation strategies to enhance safe care delivery. Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Experience Education & Experience - Required Master’s degree in nursing, education, healthcare administration, or related field required. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required, if master’s degree is not in nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland (or eligibility via compact state agreement) required. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in clinical education, staff development, or related healthcare field required. Minimum of three (3) years of management or leadership experience required. Demonstrated experience in adult education, curriculum design, and competency-based training required. Education & Experience - Preferred Certification in nursing professional development, education, or leadership (e.g., ANPD, NE-BC). Active participation in professional organizations.

Director Nursing Professional Development

Job Requirements Under executive leadership, this role provides system-level strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for education and professional development. The role is accountable for setting the vision, design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive learning and development strategies that advance clinical excellence, workforce capability, patient safety, and overall organizational performance. This role ensures alignment with regulatory standards, evidence-based practice, and strategic priorities while fostering innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning. This position leads large-scale, system-wide initiatives and portfolios, ensuring effective governance, resource alignment, and measurable outcomes. The role also establishes standards, policies, and frameworks that enable sustainable talent and professional development across the organization. This role is funded for an initial one-year period through a grant. Renewal is possible if future funding is secured; however, continuation beyond the grant period cannot be guaranteed. Primary Responsibilities The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed. Provides enterprise-wide strategic leadership and governance for education and clinical professional development programs across multiple entities, ensuring alignment, consistency, and scalability. Develops and executes a comprehensive, system-level education and workforce development strategy aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term talent needs. Leads ongoing, system-wide learning needs assessments, leveraging internal and external data to identify gaps, inform strategy, and prioritize investments. Oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of standardized yet adaptable education programs that advance clinical competence, workforce development, and patient care outcomes across diverse settings. Establishes system standards by integrating evidence-based practice, research, innovation, and emerging technologies into all learning and professional development initiatives. Defines and monitors enterprise performance metrics, key performance indicators, and outcome measures to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Ensures system-wide compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including oversight of competency validation frameworks and documentation practices. Provides executive oversight for onboarding, orientation, competency management, and ongoing development programs, including residency programs and professional advancement frameworks across the system. Establishes and sustains strategic academic partnerships, student placement programs, and workforce pipeline initiatives across the system. Leads, mentors, and develops a distributed leadership team, fostering strong performance management, engagement, and succession planning across the system. Oversees operational and financial performance across the education function, including budgeting, resource allocation, and optimization of shared services. Embeds patient safety principles across all education initiatives, proactively identifying system-level risks and driving mitigation strategies to enhance safe care delivery. Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Experience Education & Experience - Required Master’s degree in nursing, education, healthcare administration, or related field required. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required, if master’s degree is not in nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland (or eligibility via compact state agreement) required. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in clinical education, staff development, or related healthcare field required. Minimum of three (3) years of management or leadership experience required. Demonstrated experience in adult education, curriculum design, and competency-based training required. Education & Experience - Preferred Certification in nursing professional development, education, or leadership (e.g., ANPD, NE-BC). Active participation in professional organizations.

Director Nursing Professional Development

Job Requirements Under executive leadership, this role provides system-level strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for education and professional development. The role is accountable for setting the vision, design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive learning and development strategies that advance clinical excellence, workforce capability, patient safety, and overall organizational performance. This role ensures alignment with regulatory standards, evidence-based practice, and strategic priorities while fostering innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning. This position leads large-scale, system-wide initiatives and portfolios, ensuring effective governance, resource alignment, and measurable outcomes. The role also establishes standards, policies, and frameworks that enable sustainable talent and professional development across the organization. This role is funded for an initial one-year period through a grant. Renewal is possible if future funding is secured; however, continuation beyond the grant period cannot be guaranteed. Primary Responsibilities The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed. Provides enterprise-wide strategic leadership and governance for education and clinical professional development programs across multiple entities, ensuring alignment, consistency, and scalability. Develops and executes a comprehensive, system-level education and workforce development strategy aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term talent needs. Leads ongoing, system-wide learning needs assessments, leveraging internal and external data to identify gaps, inform strategy, and prioritize investments. Oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of standardized yet adaptable education programs that advance clinical competence, workforce development, and patient care outcomes across diverse settings. Establishes system standards by integrating evidence-based practice, research, innovation, and emerging technologies into all learning and professional development initiatives. Defines and monitors enterprise performance metrics, key performance indicators, and outcome measures to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Ensures system-wide compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including oversight of competency validation frameworks and documentation practices. Provides executive oversight for onboarding, orientation, competency management, and ongoing development programs, including residency programs and professional advancement frameworks across the system. Establishes and sustains strategic academic partnerships, student placement programs, and workforce pipeline initiatives across the system. Leads, mentors, and develops a distributed leadership team, fostering strong performance management, engagement, and succession planning across the system. Oversees operational and financial performance across the education function, including budgeting, resource allocation, and optimization of shared services. Embeds patient safety principles across all education initiatives, proactively identifying system-level risks and driving mitigation strategies to enhance safe care delivery. Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Experience Education & Experience - Required Master’s degree in nursing, education, healthcare administration, or related field required. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required, if master’s degree is not in nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland (or eligibility via compact state agreement) required. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in clinical education, staff development, or related healthcare field required. Minimum of three (3) years of management or leadership experience required. Demonstrated experience in adult education, curriculum design, and competency-based training required. Education & Experience - Preferred Certification in nursing professional development, education, or leadership (e.g., ANPD, NE-BC). Active participation in professional organizations.

Director Nursing Professional Development

Job Requirements Under executive leadership, this role provides system-level strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for education and professional development. The role is accountable for setting the vision, design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive learning and development strategies that advance clinical excellence, workforce capability, patient safety, and overall organizational performance. This role ensures alignment with regulatory standards, evidence-based practice, and strategic priorities while fostering innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning. This position leads large-scale, system-wide initiatives and portfolios, ensuring effective governance, resource alignment, and measurable outcomes. The role also establishes standards, policies, and frameworks that enable sustainable talent and professional development across the organization. This role is funded for an initial one-year period through a grant. Renewal is possible if future funding is secured; however, continuation beyond the grant period cannot be guaranteed. Primary Responsibilities The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed. Provides enterprise-wide strategic leadership and governance for education and clinical professional development programs across multiple entities, ensuring alignment, consistency, and scalability. Develops and executes a comprehensive, system-level education and workforce development strategy aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term talent needs. Leads ongoing, system-wide learning needs assessments, leveraging internal and external data to identify gaps, inform strategy, and prioritize investments. Oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of standardized yet adaptable education programs that advance clinical competence, workforce development, and patient care outcomes across diverse settings. Establishes system standards by integrating evidence-based practice, research, innovation, and emerging technologies into all learning and professional development initiatives. Defines and monitors enterprise performance metrics, key performance indicators, and outcome measures to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Ensures system-wide compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including oversight of competency validation frameworks and documentation practices. Provides executive oversight for onboarding, orientation, competency management, and ongoing development programs, including residency programs and professional advancement frameworks across the system. Establishes and sustains strategic academic partnerships, student placement programs, and workforce pipeline initiatives across the system. Leads, mentors, and develops a distributed leadership team, fostering strong performance management, engagement, and succession planning across the system. Oversees operational and financial performance across the education function, including budgeting, resource allocation, and optimization of shared services. Embeds patient safety principles across all education initiatives, proactively identifying system-level risks and driving mitigation strategies to enhance safe care delivery. Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Experience Education & Experience - Required Master’s degree in nursing, education, healthcare administration, or related field required. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required, if master’s degree is not in nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland (or eligibility via compact state agreement) required. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in clinical education, staff development, or related healthcare field required. Minimum of three (3) years of management or leadership experience required. Demonstrated experience in adult education, curriculum design, and competency-based training required. Education & Experience - Preferred Certification in nursing professional development, education, or leadership (e.g., ANPD, NE-BC). Active participation in professional organizations.

Director Nursing Professional Development

Job Requirements Under executive leadership, this role provides system-level strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for education and professional development. The role is accountable for setting the vision, design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive learning and development strategies that advance clinical excellence, workforce capability, patient safety, and overall organizational performance. This role ensures alignment with regulatory standards, evidence-based practice, and strategic priorities while fostering innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning. This position leads large-scale, system-wide initiatives and portfolios, ensuring effective governance, resource alignment, and measurable outcomes. The role also establishes standards, policies, and frameworks that enable sustainable talent and professional development across the organization. This role is funded for an initial one-year period through a grant. Renewal is possible if future funding is secured; however, continuation beyond the grant period cannot be guaranteed. Primary Responsibilities The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed. Provides enterprise-wide strategic leadership and governance for education and clinical professional development programs across multiple entities, ensuring alignment, consistency, and scalability. Develops and executes a comprehensive, system-level education and workforce development strategy aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term talent needs. Leads ongoing, system-wide learning needs assessments, leveraging internal and external data to identify gaps, inform strategy, and prioritize investments. Oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of standardized yet adaptable education programs that advance clinical competence, workforce development, and patient care outcomes across diverse settings. Establishes system standards by integrating evidence-based practice, research, innovation, and emerging technologies into all learning and professional development initiatives. Defines and monitors enterprise performance metrics, key performance indicators, and outcome measures to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Ensures system-wide compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including oversight of competency validation frameworks and documentation practices. Provides executive oversight for onboarding, orientation, competency management, and ongoing development programs, including residency programs and professional advancement frameworks across the system. Establishes and sustains strategic academic partnerships, student placement programs, and workforce pipeline initiatives across the system. Leads, mentors, and develops a distributed leadership team, fostering strong performance management, engagement, and succession planning across the system. Oversees operational and financial performance across the education function, including budgeting, resource allocation, and optimization of shared services. Embeds patient safety principles across all education initiatives, proactively identifying system-level risks and driving mitigation strategies to enhance safe care delivery. Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Experience Education & Experience - Required Master’s degree in nursing, education, healthcare administration, or related field required. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required, if master’s degree is not in nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland (or eligibility via compact state agreement) required. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in clinical education, staff development, or related healthcare field required. Minimum of three (3) years of management or leadership experience required. Demonstrated experience in adult education, curriculum design, and competency-based training required. Education & Experience - Preferred Certification in nursing professional development, education, or leadership (e.g., ANPD, NE-BC). Active participation in professional organizations.

Director Nursing Professional Development

Job Requirements Under executive leadership, this role provides system-level strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for education and professional development. The role is accountable for setting the vision, design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive learning and development strategies that advance clinical excellence, workforce capability, patient safety, and overall organizational performance. This role ensures alignment with regulatory standards, evidence-based practice, and strategic priorities while fostering innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning. This position leads large-scale, system-wide initiatives and portfolios, ensuring effective governance, resource alignment, and measurable outcomes. The role also establishes standards, policies, and frameworks that enable sustainable talent and professional development across the organization. This role is funded for an initial one-year period through a grant. Renewal is possible if future funding is secured; however, continuation beyond the grant period cannot be guaranteed. Primary Responsibilities The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed. Provides enterprise-wide strategic leadership and governance for education and clinical professional development programs across multiple entities, ensuring alignment, consistency, and scalability. Develops and executes a comprehensive, system-level education and workforce development strategy aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term talent needs. Leads ongoing, system-wide learning needs assessments, leveraging internal and external data to identify gaps, inform strategy, and prioritize investments. Oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of standardized yet adaptable education programs that advance clinical competence, workforce development, and patient care outcomes across diverse settings. Establishes system standards by integrating evidence-based practice, research, innovation, and emerging technologies into all learning and professional development initiatives. Defines and monitors enterprise performance metrics, key performance indicators, and outcome measures to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Ensures system-wide compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including oversight of competency validation frameworks and documentation practices. Provides executive oversight for onboarding, orientation, competency management, and ongoing development programs, including residency programs and professional advancement frameworks across the system. Establishes and sustains strategic academic partnerships, student placement programs, and workforce pipeline initiatives across the system. Leads, mentors, and develops a distributed leadership team, fostering strong performance management, engagement, and succession planning across the system. Oversees operational and financial performance across the education function, including budgeting, resource allocation, and optimization of shared services. Embeds patient safety principles across all education initiatives, proactively identifying system-level risks and driving mitigation strategies to enhance safe care delivery. Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Experience Education & Experience - Required Master’s degree in nursing, education, healthcare administration, or related field required. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required, if master’s degree is not in nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland (or eligibility via compact state agreement) required. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in clinical education, staff development, or related healthcare field required. Minimum of three (3) years of management or leadership experience required. Demonstrated experience in adult education, curriculum design, and competency-based training required. Education & Experience - Preferred Certification in nursing professional development, education, or leadership (e.g., ANPD, NE-BC). Active participation in professional organizations.

Director Nursing Professional Development

Job Requirements Under executive leadership, this role provides system-level strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for education and professional development. The role is accountable for setting the vision, design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive learning and development strategies that advance clinical excellence, workforce capability, patient safety, and overall organizational performance. This role ensures alignment with regulatory standards, evidence-based practice, and strategic priorities while fostering innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning. This position leads large-scale, system-wide initiatives and portfolios, ensuring effective governance, resource alignment, and measurable outcomes. The role also establishes standards, policies, and frameworks that enable sustainable talent and professional development across the organization. This role is funded for an initial one-year period through a grant. Renewal is possible if future funding is secured; however, continuation beyond the grant period cannot be guaranteed. Primary Responsibilities The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed. Provides enterprise-wide strategic leadership and governance for education and clinical professional development programs across multiple entities, ensuring alignment, consistency, and scalability. Develops and executes a comprehensive, system-level education and workforce development strategy aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term talent needs. Leads ongoing, system-wide learning needs assessments, leveraging internal and external data to identify gaps, inform strategy, and prioritize investments. Oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of standardized yet adaptable education programs that advance clinical competence, workforce development, and patient care outcomes across diverse settings. Establishes system standards by integrating evidence-based practice, research, innovation, and emerging technologies into all learning and professional development initiatives. Defines and monitors enterprise performance metrics, key performance indicators, and outcome measures to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Ensures system-wide compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including oversight of competency validation frameworks and documentation practices. Provides executive oversight for onboarding, orientation, competency management, and ongoing development programs, including residency programs and professional advancement frameworks across the system. Establishes and sustains strategic academic partnerships, student placement programs, and workforce pipeline initiatives across the system. Leads, mentors, and develops a distributed leadership team, fostering strong performance management, engagement, and succession planning across the system. Oversees operational and financial performance across the education function, including budgeting, resource allocation, and optimization of shared services. Embeds patient safety principles across all education initiatives, proactively identifying system-level risks and driving mitigation strategies to enhance safe care delivery. Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Experience Education & Experience - Required Master’s degree in nursing, education, healthcare administration, or related field required. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required, if master’s degree is not in nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland (or eligibility via compact state agreement) required. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in clinical education, staff development, or related healthcare field required. Minimum of three (3) years of management or leadership experience required. Demonstrated experience in adult education, curriculum design, and competency-based training required. Education & Experience - Preferred Certification in nursing professional development, education, or leadership (e.g., ANPD, NE-BC). Active participation in professional organizations.

Director Nursing Professional Development

Job Requirements Under executive leadership, this role provides system-level strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for education and professional development. The role is accountable for setting the vision, design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive learning and development strategies that advance clinical excellence, workforce capability, patient safety, and overall organizational performance. This role ensures alignment with regulatory standards, evidence-based practice, and strategic priorities while fostering innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning. This position leads large-scale, system-wide initiatives and portfolios, ensuring effective governance, resource alignment, and measurable outcomes. The role also establishes standards, policies, and frameworks that enable sustainable talent and professional development across the organization. This role is funded for an initial one-year period through a grant. Renewal is possible if future funding is secured; however, continuation beyond the grant period cannot be guaranteed. Primary Responsibilities The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed. Provides enterprise-wide strategic leadership and governance for education and clinical professional development programs across multiple entities, ensuring alignment, consistency, and scalability. Develops and executes a comprehensive, system-level education and workforce development strategy aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term talent needs. Leads ongoing, system-wide learning needs assessments, leveraging internal and external data to identify gaps, inform strategy, and prioritize investments. Oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of standardized yet adaptable education programs that advance clinical competence, workforce development, and patient care outcomes across diverse settings. Establishes system standards by integrating evidence-based practice, research, innovation, and emerging technologies into all learning and professional development initiatives. Defines and monitors enterprise performance metrics, key performance indicators, and outcome measures to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Ensures system-wide compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including oversight of competency validation frameworks and documentation practices. Provides executive oversight for onboarding, orientation, competency management, and ongoing development programs, including residency programs and professional advancement frameworks across the system. Establishes and sustains strategic academic partnerships, student placement programs, and workforce pipeline initiatives across the system. Leads, mentors, and develops a distributed leadership team, fostering strong performance management, engagement, and succession planning across the system. Oversees operational and financial performance across the education function, including budgeting, resource allocation, and optimization of shared services. Embeds patient safety principles across all education initiatives, proactively identifying system-level risks and driving mitigation strategies to enhance safe care delivery. Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Experience Education & Experience - Required Master’s degree in nursing, education, healthcare administration, or related field required. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required, if master’s degree is not in nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland (or eligibility via compact state agreement) required. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in clinical education, staff development, or related healthcare field required. Minimum of three (3) years of management or leadership experience required. Demonstrated experience in adult education, curriculum design, and competency-based training required. Education & Experience - Preferred Certification in nursing professional development, education, or leadership (e.g., ANPD, NE-BC). Active participation in professional organizations.

Director Nursing Professional Development

Job Requirements Under executive leadership, this role provides system-level strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for education and professional development. The role is accountable for setting the vision, design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive learning and development strategies that advance clinical excellence, workforce capability, patient safety, and overall organizational performance. This role ensures alignment with regulatory standards, evidence-based practice, and strategic priorities while fostering innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and a culture of continuous learning. This position leads large-scale, system-wide initiatives and portfolios, ensuring effective governance, resource alignment, and measurable outcomes. The role also establishes standards, policies, and frameworks that enable sustainable talent and professional development across the organization. This role is funded for an initial one-year period through a grant. Renewal is possible if future funding is secured; however, continuation beyond the grant period cannot be guaranteed. Primary Responsibilities The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed. Provides enterprise-wide strategic leadership and governance for education and clinical professional development programs across multiple entities, ensuring alignment, consistency, and scalability. Develops and executes a comprehensive, system-level education and workforce development strategy aligned with organizational priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term talent needs. Leads ongoing, system-wide learning needs assessments, leveraging internal and external data to identify gaps, inform strategy, and prioritize investments. Oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of standardized yet adaptable education programs that advance clinical competence, workforce development, and patient care outcomes across diverse settings. Establishes system standards by integrating evidence-based practice, research, innovation, and emerging technologies into all learning and professional development initiatives. Defines and monitors enterprise performance metrics, key performance indicators, and outcome measures to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement. Ensures system-wide compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards, including oversight of competency validation frameworks and documentation practices. Provides executive oversight for onboarding, orientation, competency management, and ongoing development programs, including residency programs and professional advancement frameworks across the system. Establishes and sustains strategic academic partnerships, student placement programs, and workforce pipeline initiatives across the system. Leads, mentors, and develops a distributed leadership team, fostering strong performance management, engagement, and succession planning across the system. Oversees operational and financial performance across the education function, including budgeting, resource allocation, and optimization of shared services. Embeds patient safety principles across all education initiatives, proactively identifying system-level risks and driving mitigation strategies to enhance safe care delivery. Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Experience Education & Experience - Required Master’s degree in nursing, education, healthcare administration, or related field required. Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required, if master’s degree is not in nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland (or eligibility via compact state agreement) required. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in clinical education, staff development, or related healthcare field required. Minimum of three (3) years of management or leadership experience required. Demonstrated experience in adult education, curriculum design, and competency-based training required. Education & Experience - Preferred Certification in nursing professional development, education, or leadership (e.g., ANPD, NE-BC). Active participation in professional organizations.