[Hiring] Nursing Professional Development Project Coordinator @Bon Secours Mercy Health

Role Description

The Nursing Professional Development Project Coordinator is responsible for planning, execution, implementation, and evaluation of nursing professional development programs and strategic initiatives. This role partners closely with nursing leadership, program managers, educators, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.

• Coordinate multiple nursing professional development programs and projects from initiation through implementation and evaluation.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities among nursing education teams, operations, technology, analytics, and business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, work plans, and implementation schedules.
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and risks to ensure timely execution.
• Assist with program launches, change management activities, and operational readiness.
• Ensure project documentation is current, organized, and compliant with organizational standards.
• Track program performance metrics, KPIs, milestones, and project health indicators.
• Monitor project outcomes against established goals and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Serve as a liaison between project teams, clinical stakeholders, and operational partners.
• Support executive presentations, governance meetings, and leadership reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, workflow, and project execution.
• Ensure projects align with organizational priorities, quality standards, and regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance nursing professional development operations.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Current Registered PH Nurse (preferred)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) (preferred)
• 4 year/Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Project Management, Healthcare or a related field

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project coordination, healthcare operations, nursing education, professional development or program management

Skills

• Project coordination
• Program management
• Strategic planning support
• Data analysis and reporting
• KPI and dashboard development
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Process improvement
• Change management (preferred)
• Organizational skills (preferred)
• Written and verbal communication (preferred)
• Collaboration and teamwork (preferred)
• Critical thinking (preferred)
• Time management (preferred)
• Attention to detail (preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.