NURSING ED & RESIDENCY PRGM MANAGER

Company: Sinai Health System
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 1, 2026

Job Description:

About Us: At Sinai Chicago, we take health care personally. Excellence in health care is about more than just medicine, technology, tests and treatments, it is about really caring for people with dignity and respect. That's what we do. We are dedicated to providing the best care to meet the needs of people, for our community, for our patients and for you. Position Purpose: The Nursing Education and Residency Program Manager is an individual contributor responsible for leading and directing Nursing staff professional development activities, competency validation, and appropriate learning opportunities. Additionally, this role is responsible for the overall management and oversight of the Nurse Residency Program. Key Job Activities: Assesses, plans, designs, facilitates, and evaluates educational initiatives that contribute toward Nursing professional development. Provides leadership in projects and workgroups to achieve strategic organizational goals. Designs and facilitates various learning solutions including curriculum development, instructor led training, performance support tools, blended learning programs and meeting facilitation. Conducts learning needs assessment using systematic approaches and appropriate measurement methods. Uses assessment data as the basis for planning educational activities. Communicates assessment findings and the education plan to leadership and appropriate unit/department staff. Plans and designs educational initiatives that drive improved performance and address business needs and objectives. Collaborates with leadership, staff, content experts, and peers to strategically plan, develop and implement educational programs/ processes to address identified learner needs. Uses latest evidence and conducts literature to development of program content and implement evidence-based Nursing practice. Integrates current research findings from a variety of disciplines into the educational design. Develops user-friendly learning materials (i.e., handouts, reference guides, etc.) and selects appropriate audiovisuals. Participates in the design and implementation of communication strategies for staff development programs. Identifies target audience, expected outcomes, learning objectives, and appropriate teaching methods. Creates and implements effective monitoring tools to measure impact of learning initiatives. Uses evaluation data to plan and revise educational activities. Demonstrates ability to use audiovisual equipment and computer-based education modules. Collaborates with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Associate CNO of Professional Development, Quality, and Informatics, Human Resources, and others to assure program development meets the needs of new Nurse graduates in their transition to clinical professional practice. Manage resources, strategic planning, and support the success of the nursing residency program. Functions as a liaison between unit-based practice and role development for the new graduate nurse (nurse resident), coordinates learning experiences between the clinical unit and the residency program. Assists in coordinating clinical orientation and residency hours with the nurse resident and the unit manager. Other duties as assigned. Education and Work Experience: Master of Science in Nursing degree or equivalent required Minimum three years of Nursing experience as a Registered Nurse required in an acute care setting Knowledge and Skills: Experience in EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) preferred. Demonstrated ability to design and develop training and learning programs to support strategic organizational goals. Demonstrated expertise in performance consulting methods, change management practices and processes, emotional intelligence principles and leadership development methodologies. Proven ability to translate strategic goals into appropriate training, performance development and continuous improvement programs that enable staff to meet and manage changing priorities of the organization. Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with various disciplines. Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other business-related software. Ability to manage a team and encourage creativity and innovation. Results oriented with exemplary interpersonal skills. Solid influencing, negotiation, and facilitation skills with the ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with customers, peers, and other members of the organization. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Certifications/Licenses: Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois Workplace Conditions: PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch The employee is occasionally required to stand The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus WORK ENVIRONMENT: General office environment and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE CATEGORY: Category 1 - Job usually involves contact with patients or patient's specimens. Exposure to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens, is possible Category 2 - Job may expose incumbent occasionally or in emergency situations to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens Category 3 - Job does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens. Incumbent does not perform or help in emergency medical care or first aid as a part of his/her job. Benefits: Sinai Health System's goal is to provide you with the most comprehensive benefit package possible while balancing our fiscal commitments and obligations. Sinai Health Systems currently offers its employees the option to participate in a full range of benefits, including a health care program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage. Along with Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program and Student Loan Assistance. Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Sinai Health Systems. Living the Values: TEAMWORK - Caregiver works together with other caregivers to create and maintain an inclusive workplace where differences, inclusivity, conflict resolution and open communication are valued RESPECT - Caregiver shows mutual respect and fairness, treats each person with dignity and encourages each individual's unique talents and contributions QUALITY - Caregiver improves our services by following protocol and suggesting improvements based on observations, continuous learning and industry best practices INTEGRITY - Caregiver holds self and others accountable for their actions and are honest and ethical in all dealings SAFETY - Caregiver practices behaviors that promote safety for all patients, visitors, and caregivers ROLE MODEL - Caregiver is a dependable role model and champions our values through their daily interactions with patients, customers and coworkers Additional Information NA

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