Professional Development Associate

This is an onsite position at the Doug Meijer Medical Innovations Building in Grand Rapids, MI.

Full time. 36 hours per week. Fully benefited.

Join a team that's shaping the future of nursing at Corewell Health! As a Professional Development Associate, you'll play a vital role in helping nursing team members feel welcomed, supported, and prepared to deliver exceptional care. Partnering closely with Corewell Health West nurse educators - you'll be the heart of our onboarding experience, managing course registrations, launching learning modules, and coordinating programs that promote growth and connection. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, compassionate, and driven to help others succeed - someone who thrives in a collaborative environment; yet excels at working independently, takes initiative, and finds fulfillment in collaborating with others to ensure our nursing team members have the tools and resources needed for their professional growth and development. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact every day by supporting those who care for our patients and communities.

At Corewell Health, we believe our people are the heart of everything we do. In this role, you'll be part of a team that's dedicated to empowering our nursing team members and strengthening the care we provide in our acute care settings. If you are someone who takes pride in organization, enjoys helping others grow, and wants to be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly matters - we invite you to apply and join us in advancing health, healing, and hope for all.

In collaboration with nurse educators, and other members of the Nursing Practice and Development team, the Professional Development Associate coordinates onboarding and orientation for new and transferring nursing team members, develops and launches educational eLearning offerings, and actively engages in the development and maintenance of professional development programs.

Collaborating with subject matter experts, the Professional Development Associate maintains accountability for complex, multi-faceted programs and provides administrative support through the appropriate use of software and/or other tools.

• In collaboration with the nurse educator, coordinates the onboarding and orientation process for nursing team members, including the creation and maintenance of onboarding and orientation calendars.
• Assists with course scheduling and enrollment, both virtual and in person.
• Provides logistical, administrative and reporting support for learning programs.
• In collaboration with subject matter experts, and leveraging course creation platforms/software, plans, develops and coordinates launches of educational eLearning programs for nursing team members.
• In collaboration with subject matter experts, directs and maintains accountability for complex, multifaceted programs and / or projects.
• In collaboration with the nurse educator, oversee day to day operations and logistics of certification courses.
• In collaboration with key stakeholders, creates and coordinates evaluation surveys. Downloads and manipulates the results into meaningful data.
• Maintains and orders office and clinical supplies as needed, processes vendor invoices.

Required

• Associate's Degree or 4 years of equivalent years of experience
• 1 year of professional experience in the areas of program management or coordination, staffing or scheduling, or related experiences
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association within 90 days after hire

Preferred

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.