Director, Education and Professional Development
Trinity Health PACE
Livonia, MI
Employment Type Full time Shift Night Shift Description Director, Education and Professional Development Location: Fully Remote Shift: Mon to Fri, 8 am to 5 pm Incentives: 1st Day Health Benefits Position Purpose The primary purpose of this position is to plan, direct and oversee standardized approach to all educational programs and materials related to general orientation and annual education requirements, in accordance with current applicable state, federal and local standards, guidelines and regulations across all Trinity Health PACE (TH PACE) owned and managed programs. Prioritizes educational needs within PACE, designs, and delivers training programs to improve knowledge, skills, and consistency in care delivery. Ensures completion of annual mandatory clinical education and skills validations. Serves as lead educator and works in conjunction with local PACE Organization (PO) educators during survey/regulatory plans of correction/past non-compliance needs; driving critical thinking skills across disciplines. What You Will Do Leadership & Culture
- Model and promote the Mission, Vision, Values, and Guiding Behaviors of Trinity Health and TH PACE.
- Maintain a warm, calm, professional environment for participants, families, and colleagues.
- Lead collaboratively across all divisions and contribute to shared organizational strategy and goals.
- Build strong working relationships, foster teamwork, resolve conflicts, and support a culture of trust and accountability.
- Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery plans as required.
- Maintain departmental budgets, manage supply/equipment orders, and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
- Lead or support development of operational plans to achieve organizational goals.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations as well as internal policies and ethics standards.
- Recruit, coach, mentor, evaluate, and develop staff; address performance issues and support cross‑departmental growth.
- Create structured onboarding pathways for new hires and promote staff confidence, retention, and reduced burnout.
- Support employees in pursuing advanced clinical designations and gerontological certifications.
- Plan, develop, and oversee standardized educational programs, including orientation, annual requirements, and clinical in‑service training.
- Conduct annual learning needs assessments across all PACE sites and disciplines.
- Develop and maintain evidence‑based, age‑friendly (e.g., 4M’s) education aligned with interdisciplinary care models.
- Facilitate monthly educational webinars and coordinate internal/external presenters.
- Serve as TH PACE Administrator for the learning system, assigning and managing appropriate modules.
- Review and standardize annual competency checklists and validation processes.
- Collaborate with Informatics to learn and teach TogetherCare/Epic workflows and materials.
- Observe IDT meetings and frontline workflows to identify learning gaps and develop targeted education.
- Ensure consistent implementation of evidence‑based care models across all centers.
- Lead or support advanced program designations (e.g., ANCC Pathway to Excellence).
- Oversee clinical and operational education initiatives across all PACE centers.
- Coordinate clinical affiliation agreements and serve as liaison to colleges and universities; ensure compliance with student activity regulations.
- Present TH PACE programs at conferences, external forums, and within the Trinity Health system.
- Identify opportunities for publications, conference presentations, and participation in the TH Nursing Summit.
- Plan and coordinate internal PACE conferences or symposiums.
- Maintain CEU providership and facilitate continuing education across disciplines.
- Facilitate the PACE Excellence Councils (PECs) and the PACE Leadership Council.
- Serve as Co‑chair for the CORE Committee and participate in relevant Trinity Health committees.
- Assist with grant writing, research initiatives, and preparation for new program regulations.
- Bachelor’s in Nursing required; Master’s in Nursing preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of nursing leadership experience.
- CPR/BCLS Instructor certification (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum one (1) year in a teaching or instructor position with experience planning and developing new programs preferred.
- Action‑oriented, business‑savvy, and skilled in conflict management, customer service, and sound decision‑making.
- Adaptable to change; able to work independently with strong judgment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across cross‑functional and virtual teams.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, email, calendaring, and quick to learn new software.
- Highly accountable with strong planning, organization, and program implementation skills.
- Strong multitasking, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking abilities.
- Able to research, analyze, and prioritize information effectively.
- Willing to travel as needed to support position requirements
- Comprehensive benefits including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance.
- Access to daily pay and employee referral incentives.
- Supportive environment with a patient-centered focus.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually
Posted 2026-01-29
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