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Trinity Health · 4 hours ago

Director, Education and Professional Development

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation, and they are seeking a Director of Education and Professional Development. The role involves planning, directing, and overseeing educational programs and materials while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as leading and developing staff to enhance care delivery.

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Responsibilities

Model and promote the Mission, Vision, Values, and Guiding Behaviors of Trinity Health and TH PACE
Maintain a warm, calm, professional environment for participants, families, and colleagues
Lead collaboratively across all divisions and contribute to shared organizational strategy and goals
Build strong working relationships, foster teamwork, resolve conflicts, and support a culture of trust and accountability
Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery plans as required
Maintain departmental budgets, manage supply/equipment orders, and identify cost‑saving opportunities
Lead or support development of operational plans to achieve organizational goals
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations as well as internal policies and ethics standards
Recruit, coach, mentor, evaluate, and develop staff; address performance issues and support cross‑departmental growth
Create structured onboarding pathways for new hires and promote staff confidence, retention, and reduced burnout
Support employees in pursuing advanced clinical designations and gerontological certifications
Plan, develop, and oversee standardized educational programs, including orientation, annual requirements, and clinical in‑service training
Conduct annual learning needs assessments across all PACE sites and disciplines
Develop and maintain evidence‑based, age‑friendly (e.g., 4M’s) education aligned with interdisciplinary care models
Facilitate monthly educational webinars and coordinate internal/external presenters
Serve as TH PACE Administrator for the learning system, assigning and managing appropriate modules
Review and standardize annual competency checklists and validation processes
Collaborate with Informatics to learn and teach TogetherCare/Epic workflows and materials
Observe IDT meetings and frontline workflows to identify learning gaps and develop targeted education
Ensure consistent implementation of evidence‑based care models across all centers
Lead or support advanced program designations (e.g., ANCC Pathway to Excellence)
Oversee clinical and operational education initiatives across all PACE centers
Coordinate clinical affiliation agreements and serve as liaison to colleges and universities; ensure compliance with student activity regulations
Present TH PACE programs at conferences, external forums, and within the Trinity Health system
Identify opportunities for publications, conference presentations, and participation in the TH Nursing Summit
Plan and coordinate internal PACE conferences or symposiums
Maintain CEU providership and facilitate continuing education across disciplines
Facilitate the PACE Excellence Councils (PECs) and the PACE Leadership Council
Serve as Co‑chair for the CORE Committee and participate in relevant Trinity Health committees
Assist with grant writing, research initiatives, and preparation for new program regulations

Qualification

Nursing leadershipEducational program developmentCPR/BCLS Instructor certificationMicrosoft Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsCustomer servicePlanningOrganizationResearchAnalysisConflict managementDecision-makingAdaptabilityProblem-solvingCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor's in Nursing required
Minimum 5 years of nursing leadership experience
CPR/BCLS Instructor certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
A combination of education and experience may be considered
Action‑oriented, business‑savvy, and skilled in conflict management, customer service, and sound decision‑making
Adaptable to change; able to work independently with strong judgment
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across cross‑functional and virtual teams
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for diverse audiences
Proficient in Microsoft Office, email, calendaring, and quick to learn new software
Highly accountable with strong planning, organization, and program implementation skills
Strong multitasking, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking abilities
Able to research, analyze, and prioritize information effectively
Willing to travel as needed to support position requirements

Preferred

Master's in Nursing
Minimum one (1) year in a teaching or instructor position with experience planning and developing new programs

Benefits

1st Day medical coverage
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
403B
Educational assistance
Access to daily pay
Employee referral incentives
Opportunities for professional development
Up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually

Company

Trinity Health

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Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.

H1B Sponsorship

Trinity Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)
2024 (12)
2023 (10)
2022 (9)
2021 (7)
2020 (14)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.02M
Key Investors
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2025-10-17Grant· $0.02M

Leadership Team

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Dan Drake
Trinity Health PACE President and CEO
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Eileen Coogan
Pres/CEO Allegany Franciscan Ministries
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