Director, Professional Development and Education

Position Summary: 

 Under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer, provides leadership and oversight for the planning, implementation, and coordination of ANCC Magnet Recognition Program standards to promote nursing excellence, empowerment through shared governance, and professional development of nurses.  Responsible for formulating and administering policies and programs. Manages significant human, financial, and physical resources, and functions with a very high degree of autonomy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Lead and manage the day-to-operations of HPH to ensure the highest-quality care; patient, family, surgeon, and staff satisfaction; and cost-effective delivery of care.
• Develop an extensive understanding of both institutions and their missions, and the strategic plan and goals for HPH as a framework for influencing and negotiating positive change and further integration.
• Develop strategic goals for HPH Nursing that are in alignment with the hospitals’ business development and growth objectives.
• Serves as a liaison for nursing leadership to the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC), National Database for Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI), nursing staff, physicians and community.  
• Manager the strategic and tactical development, implementation, and maintenance of Magnet designation at HPH and for the professional development programs/nursing education department.
• Responsible for formulating and administering policies and programs.
• Implement a continuous-improvement mind-set in Nursing by regularly reviewing and evaluating care and service.
• Identify areas for improvement in operations and patient care; develop and oversee initiatives to address improvements; facilitate quality-improvement projects.
• Lead the development of policies and procedures, Standards of Care, and protocols essential to the delivery of care.

Education:

• Develop and engage nursing staff in evidence-based practice. Oversee the HPH Nursing Educator’s work to develop curricula and in-service materials to maintain competence for patient-care staff
• Support and mentor nursing staff and nurse leaders in the performance-improvement process to improve patient outcomes
• Facilitate the development of education programs that respond to patient/family needs and health care trends

Performance Management/Administrative:

• Manage the HPH nursing staff, using a sound performance-management system to foster a team-centered culture
• Manage staffing, budgets, and all other administrative and clinical activities
• Develop, compile, analyze, and report on key performance indicators and other data

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN), Masters degree in Nursing preferred
• Current RN license and CPR Certification required
• Specialty certifications in Nursing preferred