Director, Nursing Professional Development and Education

Work Schedule:

This is a full‑time position scheduled Monday through Friday with core business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The role is hybrid, requiring regular onsite work in Madison, WI to support organizational priorities. Availability outside business hours may be required.

UW Health is seeking a dynamic Director, Nursing Professional Development and Education to provide system‑wide leadership for nursing education, professional development, and competency across inpatient and ambulatory settings. This role advances an integrated nursing professional development model that supports clinical excellence, innovation, nurse confidence, and strong retention.

• Lead and advance a system‑wide nursing professional development model encompassing inpatient and ambulatory practice.
• Support role development pathways for nurses and nursing support roles (RN, CNA, MA certification and advancement).
• Foster an environment where nurses remain engaged, skilled, and supported—contributing to UW Health’s strong retention and low vacancy rates.
• Promote innovative, evidence‑based, and “just in time” learning approaches.
• Serve as a senior liaison between clinical practice and academic institutions.
• Support regulatory readiness, professional practice, and Magnet alignment.

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two‑week paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work‑life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well‑being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility—UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Required) or
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (Required) and
• Doctorate Degree in Nursing or related field (Required)

• 3 years of relevant experience in nursing leadership (Required)
• 3 years of demonstrated progressive leadership experience (Required)
• Current regulatory, accreditation, and Joint Commission experience (Required)
• Current experience as a Director in a progressive academic medical center with a minimum of five years of education and development experience (Preferred)

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact (Required)

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.