Nursing Professional Development Manager - Faulkner

Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
1133 Centre Street (Show on map)
Apr 18, 2025
The Nursing Professional Development Manager (NPDM) is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization's comprehensive professional development and training programs. This position focuses on enhancing the knowledge, skills, and competencies of hospital staff, ensuring that they stay current with best practices, advancements in healthcare, and regulatory requirements. This role collaborates with various departments and stakeholders to design and deliver effective learning initiatives that contribute to the overall growth and success of the hospital. In this role, you will: Design, develop, and update a wide range of training programs tailored to meet the specific needs of different hospital staff members, including clinical and non-clinical employees. Conduct regular assessments to identify skill gaps and learning needs among hospital staff and use the results to inform training initiatives. Create and implement comprehensive training curricula that align with the hospital's strategic goals and objectives, ensuring that staff members receive continuous development opportunities. Organize and conduct engaging and interactive training sessions, workshops, seminars, and other learning activities to address various topics, such as patient care, safety protocols, leadership development, technology, and compliance. Oversee the onboarding process for new employees, coordinating with department heads to provide a smooth integration into the hospital culture and role-specific training. Maintain accurate records of employee training and development activities, monitoring progress and performance improvements resulting from professional development initiatives. Collaborate with external training providers, institutions, and organizations to access additional resources and expertise, enabling the hospital to offer a diverse range of learning opportunities. Explore and implement innovative training technologies, e-learning platforms, and tools to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of training programs. Bachelor's Degree Health Administration required or Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required and Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred Registered Nurse License required Proven experience in designing, developing, and implementing training programs in a healthcare or hospital setting 5-7 years required and Management Experience 2-3 years preferred Strong understanding of healthcare industry regulations, compliance standards, and best practices. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse audiences. Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities. Familiarity with learning management systems and e-learning platforms is desirable. Analytical skills to evaluate training program effectiveness and measure staff development progress. A passion for continuous learning and a commitment to staying abreast of industry trends and advancements. Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.