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Advocate Aurora Health

Director, Nursing Education and Professional Development

Advocate Aurora Health

. Provide leadership and oversight for nursing academic pathways and clinical affiliations across the enterprise .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $68 - $102 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nursing education and professional development, with a strong focus on curriculum development, strategic partnerships, and compliance with ethical standards. Proven ability to lead teams, manage large projects, and enhance educational experiences through innovative approaches.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Registered Nurse LicenseBachelor's Degree In NursingMaster's Degree In Nursing Or Education7 Years Of Experience In Nursing Education3 Years Of Management Experience

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Curriculum DevelopmentProject ManagementAdult Learning TheoryData AnalysisProfessional Development ActivitiesTransition-To-Practice InitiativesEducation Program CoordinationSystem StandardizationCritical ThinkingAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsResiliency
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePoint
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered Nurse License
Industry Keywords
Nursing EducationClinical AffiliationsAcademic PartnershipsProfessional DevelopmentEthical ConductLEANA3Six Sigma

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide leadership and oversight for nursing academic pathways and clinical affiliations across the enterprise
  • Manage clinical affiliation agreements, student placement, student and instructor onboarding, and student platform management
  • Advance strategic partnerships with schools of nursing and academic institutions
  • Lead nursing youth programs, academic affairs, and academic innovation
  • Develop curricula and programs, support faculty, and lead collaborative initiatives to strengthen academic experiences and cultivate the future nursing workforce
  • Direct the development, coordination, and evaluation of professional development activities across the care continuum
  • Integrate best available evidence into practice and generate new knowledge through scientific inquiry and research
  • Analyze system issues, trends, and supporting data to identify needs and validate gaps
  • Advise and influence the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of learning materials, environments, and teaching strategies
  • Direct and support system standardization of transition-to-practice, professional development, and clinical education initiatives
  • Develop and implement innovative approaches to ensure nursing team member role competence
  • Lead and manage staff performance activities, including hiring, discipline, evaluation, and team development
  • Communicate the vision and goals for system nursing education and ensure goals are met
  • Perform human resources responsibilities, including interviewing, selection, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, employee concern resolution, corrective actions, terminations, and employee morale
  • Develop and recommend operating and capital budgets and control expenditures
  • Ensure compliance with the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and applicable policies, regulations, and laws

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  • Master's Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Education
  • Typically requires 7 years of experience in nursing education or professional development
  • Includes 3 years of management experience in nursing education or professional development
  • Knowledge of adult learning theory
  • Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee education and orientation programs through in-person and online methods
  • Excellent written and oral communication, including strong presentation and speaking skills
  • Ability to manage large system projects, including LEAN, A3, and Six Sigma
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
  • Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Resiliency and flexibility in a changing environment
  • Ability to travel
  • Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Relocation assistance may be available for candidates who do not live in an approved remote-work state
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
  • Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
  • Other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Career development programs