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Nursing Quality & Professional Development Coordinator - Clinical Practice & Professional DevlpUniversity of Illinois • Chicago, IL, United States
Nursing Quality & Professional Development Coordinator - Clinical Practice & Professional Devlp

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

University of Illinois • Chicago, IL, United States
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Nursing Quality & Professional Development Coordinator - Clinical Practice & Professional Devlp

Hiring Department : Hospital nursing services

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1037838

FTE : 1

Work Schedule : Mon-Fri, 8-hr shifts Flex

Shift : Days

# of Positions : 1

Posting Close Date : December 17, 2025

Salary : The salary range ofemployees currently holding equivalent position is $117,806 - $145,846.

This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (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 Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of 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. Learn more :

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

About UI Health

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinoisand beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Healthcomprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital,30+ outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which areFederally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC healthscience colleges : the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College ofDentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work;and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regionalcampuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Healthis dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Associate Chief NursingOfficer, Clinical Practice and Professional Development (CPPD), the NursingQuality & Professional Development (NQPD) Coordinator is responsible foradvancing nursing excellence through the design, implementation, and evaluationof professional development initiatives. This role supports the growth ofnursing staff across all experience levels by promoting evidence-based clinicalpractice, facilitating competency development, and integrating simulation andother innovative learning strategies. The Coordinator serves as a leader,educator, mentor, and resource for clinical staff and contributes to theorganization's overall goals for quality patient care and professional nursingpractice.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate educationalprograms to support the ongoing professional development of nursing staff.
  • Support staff in pursuing certifications, continuingeducation, and lifelong learning.

Clinical Practice Support

  • Collaborate with clinical leadership to identify learningneeds based on practice trends, quality outcomes, and regulatory changes.
  • Serve as a clinical expert and resource for evidence-basedpractice and policy updates.
  • Promote the integration of current standards of care intonursing practice.
  • Simulation and Innovative Learning :

  • Develop and implement simulation-based learning experiencesto enhance clinical reasoning, technical skills, and interprofessionalcollaboration.
  • Coordinate use of the simulation lab, including scenariodevelopment, equipment management, and debriefing facilitation.
  • Evaluate simulation outcomes and continuously improve theeffectiveness of simulation-based education.
  • Leadership and Collaboration :

  • Collaborate with nursing leaders, educators, andinterprofessional teams to support strategic initiatives and workforcedevelopment.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance ofprofessional practice models, clinical ladders, and mentorship programs.
  • Quality and Safety Integration :

  • Align educational strategies with organizational qualitygoals, accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, Magnet), and regulatoryrequirements.
  • Collaborate with quality, infection prevention, and patientsafety teams to develop education related to key performance metrics (e.g.,falls, CLABSI, CAUTI, hand hygiene).
  • Use data from audits, incident reports, and outcome metricsto identify learning needs and develop targeted interventions.
  • Lead or support nursing-driven quality improvementinitiatives and translate findings into practice through education.
  • Compliance and Accreditation :

  • Ensure educational programs meet accreditation,certification, and regulatory standards.
  • Maintain documentation of training and developmentactivities for compliance and reporting purposes.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in specialprojects as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's degree in Nursing (MSN)
  • Current Illinois RN license
  • Minimum 5 years inpatient adult critical care or progressive care nursing experience
  • Knowledge of health-related equipment / technology, including educational electronic media and audio / visual equipment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Foundational knowledge of nursing pedagogy (e.g., developing learning objectives)
  • Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • BLS, PALS, and ACLS instructor certification
  • Strong organization; ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and problem-solve
  • Ability to collaborate with faculty, students, staff, and external partners
  • Team-oriented; able to work well in a demanding academic environment
  • Knowledge of Quality Improvement project management and a plan to obtain CPHQ within 12 months of hire
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a similar role (education / clinical development / quality)
  • Experience as a nurse planner in an ANCC-affiliated nursing continuing education program
  • Current CPHQ certification or active progress toward completion
  • To Apply : For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the onlineapplication including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

    Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and / or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment / misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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