Houston Methodist · 7 hours ago
Professional Development Generalist | Program Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
4+ years expHouston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s 'Best Hospitals.' The Nurse Competency Program Manager position focuses on facilitating ongoing learning and professional development for nursing and interdisciplinary learners, impacting patient care and population health.
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Responsibilities
Promotes a positive workplace environment which is conducive to ongoing professional learning, to advance individual, departmental, organization, or system-level goals. Strives to support role transitions, clinical ladder advancement, professional certification, and excellence recognition programs
Engages in collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including through Shared Governance participation, to drive professional development initiatives and achieve optimal results
Serves as a clinical resource utilizing effective communication skills. Utilizes peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for employee engagement
Participates in the delivery of core, entity-wide learning activities, and may collaborate with other practitioners or interdisciplinary team members. Applies the education process through completion of an assessment, identification of practice gaps (including lack of knowledge, skill, or inability to translate knowledge into practice), identification of desired outcomes, planning, facilitation of learning, and evaluation
Reports professional development initiative outcome measures to relevant stakeholders and engages in action planning, as necessary, to meet learner needs, and entity-based goals
Participates in program instruction which may include orientation, practice transition, and role development
Participates in quality improvement initiatives, as identified through assessment data and knowledge of key quality indicators
Participates in initial and ongoing competency assessments, utilizing a variety of validation methods, and guided by appliable standards and evidence
Integrates applicable evidence, policies, procedures, regulatory guidance, instructional technology, and adult learning theory into educational offerings
Initiative-taking to independently manage time effectively and prioritizes daily tasks to meet address needs and achieve goals
Positively impacts quality and finance outcomes through efficient utilization of resources and makes appropriate recommendations. Reports variation in anticipated needs or expected resource utilization
Promotes a spirit of inquiry by applying evidence-based practice and research in patient care. Participates and collaborates in clinical inquiry projects
Acts to address learners’ growth opportunities to ensure patient care meets and/or exceeds the standards of care
Completes and updates My Development plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis to build nursing professional development knowledge and skill
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing
Four years nursing clinical experience
RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency)
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
Magnet ANCC-recognized Certification (HM)
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Acts as an effective change agent
Ability to apply evidence-based practice
Demonstrates ability to plan, organize, and follow through on assignments and/or projects
Exhibits leadership abilities including collaboration, consultation, and coaching skills
Demonstrates proficient time management skills
Ability to utilize adult learning theory; knowledge of current educational technologies
Maintains Working knowledge of electronic resources, including Microsoft applications
Preferred
Master's degree in education field
Nursing professional development experience
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
Company
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brooke Graham
CEO Project Director
David P. Bernard
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-12-07
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