Career development director job description

The Director of Nurse Retention and Career Development will drive the retention of a multigenerational workforce according to their unique personal and professional development preferences. This role will use evidence-based strategies to operationalize a focused nurse retention program with measurable improvements. The focused retention program will have longevity and with adaptation assist organizations to manage all environmental challenges the organization may face.

Responsible for development and implementation of innovative and evidenced-based nurse retention strategies.
Establishes short- and long-term goals and objectives for nursing retention.
Maintains regular communication with newly hired nurses to validate and/or improve their commitment to and satisfaction with their jobs.
Partners with newly hired nurses to design and implement their professional development plan.
Serves as resource and mentor to nurses new to the hospital/healthcare system and resident nurses in the nurse residency program.
Manages the RN Summer Nurse Intern Program and other clinical scholar programs that improve the pipeline for hospital/healthcare system.
Designs, promotes, and operationalizes nursing advancement opportunities within the hospital/healthcare system.
Prioritizes nursing recognition. Demonstrates vigilance in knowledge, promotion, and application for nursing awards and recognition internally and externally to the organization.
Serves as a member of the nurse executive group and engages in proactive, data driven actions designed to stabilize and expand the nursing workforce.
Serves as a support for recruitment events both internally and externally as appropriate.
Collaborates with Director of Marketing and Communication to highlight, both internally and externally, nursing achievements and events.
Partners with the Director of Talent Acquisition to ensure all nursing retention strategies are communicated as part of the recruitment process.

Competencies

Values nursing as a profession
Demonstrates knowledge and experience in using best practices, research, and strategies to drive nurse retention
Communicates effectively with key stakeholders both verbally and written
Demonstrates passion and energy for the profession of nursing
Prioritizes tasks and uses strong time management skills to drive improvements

Inter-Personal Traits

Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.
Strong problem solving and creative skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible, and innovative approach to management.
A savvy leader with proven team building skills.
Proven written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated leadership ability.
Capable of developing and motivating people.
Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to organization and client's mission.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master's degree in Nursing, Business, or related field strongly preferred
Four (4) years of nursing experience with a minimum of two (2) years in a leadership role in an acute care hospital
Current licensure to practice Practical Nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
Nursing leadership certification strongly preferred

Location: Crozer Health · 8610- Hospital Administration
Schedule: FR =Full-time Regular, 1 =Day Shift, varied