Nursing Quality & Professional Development Coordinator - Clinical Practice & Professional Devlp

About UI Health The University of Illinois Hospital Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 30+ outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Position Summary Under the supervision of the Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Clinical Practice and Professional Development (CPPD), the Nursing Quality Professional Development (NQPD) Coordinator is responsible for advancing nursing excellence through the design, implementation, and evaluation of professional development initiatives. This role supports the growth of nursing staff across all experience levels by promoting evidence-based clinical practice, facilitating competency development, and integrating simulation and other innovative learning strategies. The Coordinator serves as a leader, educator, mentor, and resource for clinical staff and contributes to the organization's overall goals for quality patient care and professional nursing practice. Duties and Responsibilities: Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs to support the ongoing professional development of nursing staff. Support staff in pursuing certifications, continuing education, and lifelong learning. Clinical Practice Support Collaborate with clinical leadership to identify learning needs based on practice trends, quality outcomes, and regulatory changes. Serve as a clinical expert and resource for evidence-based practice and policy updates. Promote the integration of current standards of care into nursing practice. Simulation and Innovative Learning: Develop and implement simulation-based learning experiences to enhance clinical reasoning, technical skills, and interprofessional collaboration. Coordinate use of the simulation lab, including scenario development, equipment management, and debriefing facilitation. Evaluate simulation outcomes and continuously improve the effectiveness of simulation-based education. Leadership and Collaboration: Collaborate with nursing leaders, educators, and interprofessional teams to support strategic initiatives and workforce development. Contribute to the development and maintenance of professional practice models, clinical ladders, and mentorship programs. Quality and Safety Integration: Align educational strategies with organizational quality goals, accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, Magnet), and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with quality, infection prevention, and patient safety teams to develop education related to key performance metrics (e.g., falls, CLABSI, CAUTI, hand hygiene). Use data from audits, incident reports, and outcome metrics to identify learning needs and develop targeted interventions. Lead or support nursing-driven quality improvement initiatives and translate findings into practice through education. Compliance and Accreditation: Ensure educational programs meet accreditation, certification, and regulatory standards. Maintain documentation of training and development activities for compliance and reporting purposes. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.