Registered Nurse Senior Director Professional Development

Location: Remote

Department: CPD National

Schedule: Full-time

Salary: $146,000 - $248,200 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

• Lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide nursing development programs that align clinical excellence with the organization’s long-term strategic goals.
• Design robust competency management systems and transition-to-practice programs to ensure every clinician is prepared to provide safe, high-quality patient care.
• Partner with executive nursing and HR leadership to identify future workforce needs, creating proactive education pathways that close competency gaps before they impact care.
• Integrate evidence-based research and clinical standards into daily practice, empowering nursing teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of nurse leaders and clinical educators, fostering a culture of continuous professional growth and certification.
• Evaluate program success using data analytics to refine educational strategies, ensuring our training investments result in measurable improvements for both staff and patients.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Master's degree required.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience required.
• 10 years of experience preferred.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience required.
• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

• Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD, DNP, EdD, or equivalent) highly preferred.
• National certification in nursing professional development or education.
• Experience in system-level or multi-site health care organizations.
• Active engagement with national nursing education and professional development organizations (ANPD, NLN, AACN, AONL).

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

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