Regional Director Nursing Professional Development

About Us

At Baylor Scott & White Health, we prioritize the health of people, families, and communities. It is the largest healthcare system in Texas and encourages living well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access
  to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

Job Summary

You are the Director of Nursing Professional Development at Baylor Scott and White Health. Your role involves education in healthcare. You create and implement nursing education programs. Your job is to develop clinical and nursing learning programs. This includes professional development, inter-professional networks, orientation, refresher courses, and education on safety. You will identify development and education needs, create learning modules, and train clinical staff. You will also evaluate program effectiveness.

What You'll Do

• Your primary role involves guiding professional growth and development for nursing staff in the field.
• You will contribute to and implement tactical and strategic plans to align with the overall priorities of the organization.
• In this role, managing educational programs is key. It ensures staff meet skills requirements for safe, quality care.
• Make sure you use suitable teaching methods and resources to achieve learning goals. Create support materials for different learning environments like classrooms, online, and mixed learning methods.
• You will manage the transition programs for newly-qualified registered nurses, nurse fellows, and vocational nurses.
• This role involves sharing new knowledge, promoting research, and applying evidence-based practices to guide strategy and improve care.
• You must evaluate nursing practices. Shape current and future innovations. Improve processes affecting patient care. This includes safety and outcomes. Work at organizational and systemic levels.
• You will work with colleges, universities, and technical programs to match their curriculums with our education needs.
• Driving process improvement initiatives to ensure top-quality nursing care and patient outcomes is expected.
• Creating a curriculum with legal, ethical, and evidence-based standards is necessary for competency-based education.

What Will Make You Successful In The Role

• Prior experience in a managerial position would be beneficial.
• Having experience in nursing education, learning, development, and evaluation.
• Certifications in Nursing, such as Nursing Professional Development or Nurse Executive would be appreciated.
• Capable of designing and implementing nursing leadership education, development programs, assessing learning needs, and conducting impact analysis.
• Having prior experience of partnership across various departments within a large healthcare organization would be valuable.
• Proficient in working cooperatively with a team to achieve common goals.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to deliver effective presentations.

Belonging Statement

We think everyone should feel welcomed, valued, and supported. Our workforce should reflect our communities.