Two years of professional development leadership experience
Two years of RN experience in the OR or ED
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire
Familiarity with nursing regulatory standards and professional development
Responsibilities
Prepare and manage the Education Budget to meet fiscal targets
Evaluate onboarding and learning programs for nursing and designated disciplines
Create a nurturing environment for nursing education and professional growth
Support professional development and recruitment for Generalists and Specialists
Ensure department compliance with regulations and update clinical skills
Simplify staff learning with clear guidance and educational resources
Coordinate rotation schedules for nursing students
Benefits
Full-time days, Monday-Friday schedule
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Supportive work environment for education and research
Engagement with a diverse team of healthcare professionals
Access to resources for improving patient care and employee success
Full Job Description
LOCATION: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, Irving, Texa
SPECIALTY/DEPARTMENT: Nursing Professional Development
SHIFT/SCHEDULE: Full-time days, Monday-Friday,
Job Summary
You are the Nursing Development Manager. Create, organize, assess education. Keep current with trends. Improve patient, employee, and organization success.
Essential Functions of the Role
You will help prepare Education Budget and manage resources to meet fiscal targets.
You will help evaluate onboarding, learning programs, education, integration for nursing and designated disciplines hospital-wide.
You will create a nurturing work environment that supports nursing education, professional growth, research, and scholarly pursuits.
You will help both Generalists and Specialists grow professionally, plan for future talent, and recruit new team members.
You oversee department compliance with regulations and update clinical skills to support professional development.
You'll simplify staff learning by giving clear guidance and resources for patients and families. This includes discharge instructions and educational materials for diabetes, oncology, and heart failure.
You will work with Nurse Heads to create a staff skills method that follows all rules and regulations.
You will coordinate the rotation schedules for undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
Key Success Factors
Familiarity with the professional regulatory scope and standards associated with registered nursing as well as professional development specialists.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, standards, certification, and accreditation is important for nursing care in hospitals. Understanding hospital guidelines and procedures is vital for providing quality care in your area.
Proficiency in management and team building skills. This extends to abilities in behavioral interviewing, effective team dynamics and excellent communication.
Understand the metrics for quality in your area and how to improve them with adult learning and efficiency assessments.
Capability to use both summative and formative evaluation to drive change at varying levels, whether personal, service line, or department.
The capacity to teach, mentor, and guide others in planning and developing programs.
Skill in making operational conclusions, including setting quality and productivity standards, establishing measurable goals, and organizing project teams.
Capacity to make or endorse hiring and termination recommendations.
Ability to suggest changes to policies and establish procedures that benefit the managed organization.
General computer skills include using MS Office, following security standards, using scheduling and payroll systems, medical documentation, and email.
Qualifications
Master's degree
Two years of professional development leadership experience
Two years of RN experience in the OR or ED
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or be able to obtain it within (30) thirty days of hire or transfer.
About Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White Health is a non-profit healthcare system that operates hospitals, clinics, and medical centers in Texas. The organization was formed in 2013 through the merger of Baylor Health Care System and Scott & White Healthcare. Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. The organization employs over 52,000 people and serves more than 5 million patients each year. Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
