FT Days

40 hours/week
onsite

The Center for Nursing Excellence (CNE) Program Coordinator provides programmatic and operational management support for center for nursing excellence programs and initiatives, exercising judgment and discretion in managing program operations, supporting accreditation compliance, and ensuring a high-quality learner experience.

The CNE Program Coordinator functions as a departmental resource with the capacity to provide coverage for other CNE roles and responsibilities that do not require a license or clinical practice to complete including student placement, accreditation activities, onboarding and orientation, retention and recruitment initiatives, and continuing education activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and manage core operational workflows for Center for Nursing Excellence programs emphasizing efficiency, standardization, and clear communication.
2. Support nursing recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives by maintaining accurate systems, tracking participation, and supporting timely communication across stakeholders.
3. Maintain and optimize records and platforms related to nursing certification, continuing professional development contact hours, and professional advancement programs.
4. Support accreditation and designation readiness (e.g., Magnet®) through data tracking, evidence organization, timeline management, and communication support.
5. Provide administrative coordination support for nursing research, evidence-based practice, and clinical inquiry activities, including required documentation and tracking.
6. Manage departmental technology tools (databases, surveys, learning platforms, dashboards, and tracking systems), used to support CNE programs.
7. Coordinate limited financial and resource tracking tied to professional development initiatives, such as budgets, purchasing, and expense documentation.
8. Prepare and coordinate reports, presentations, and communication materials for nursing leaders, collaborators, and enterprise audiences.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

1. Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, multi-component programs and administrative processes with limited direction.
2. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills applied to program coordination, data tracking, and accreditation support.
3. Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in managing confidential, high-visibility nursing workforce and regulatory information.
4. Proven capability to manage competing priorities, timelines, and deadlines across multiple initiatives and stakeholders.
5. Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with nursing leaders, interdisciplinary teams, and external partners.
6. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and enterprise-level data, learning, and project management systems; ability to maintain and leverage complex tracking tools.

Education and Experience

1. Education: High school diploma required. Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
2. Years of relevant experience: minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in program coordination, healthcare administration, education support, or accreditation-related work
3. Years of supervisory experience: none

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite

About Akron Children's

More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.

Show more

Show less

Connections working at Akron Children's