Senior Program Manager - CE Accreditation (RN Required)

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees.

Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U. S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals.

Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! JOB SUMMARYThe Senior Program Manager serves as the operational lead for UT Southwestern Joint Accreditation initiatives with a Nursing‿Medical focus.

This role integrates Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) and the Office of Continuing Education (CME) under a unified Joint Accreditation framework. The position ensures regulatory compliance, documentation integrity, and measurable educational impact aligned with institutional quality and patient care priorities. The role maintains compliance with: Joint Accreditation Criteria (JAC 1‿12), ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence, and ANCC accreditation standards.

BENEFITSUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerLearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONRequiredEducationMaster's Degree in Nursing Experience7 years experience in nursing professional development or accredited continuing education, and Demonstrated knowledge of Joint Accreditation, ACCME, and ANCC standards, and Experience within an academic medical center or hospital-based leadership environment, and Strong project management and documentation oversight skills. JOB DUTIESJoint Accreditation IntegrationDesign and operationalize a standardized interprofessional planning model.

Formalize nursing participation in interprofessional planning committees. Ensure nursing practice gaps are incorporated into multi-profession education design. Align documentation processes across Nursing and CME.

Accreditation Compliance & InfrastructureOversee ANCC compliance within the Joint Accreditation framework. Integrate nursing-specific outcomes and documentation into ACCME workflows. Standardize activity templates to meet JA, ANCC, and ACCME requirements.

Support Joint Accreditation reaccreditation readiness and documentation review. Program Delivery & Systems CoordinationCoordinate logistics for Nursing Medical interprofessional programs. Ensure accurate nursing credit designation and reporting.

Support LMS configuration, evaluation tools, and documentation workflows. Harmonize reporting structures across CME, MOC, and IPCE activities. Outcomes & Quality ImprovementImplement evaluation strategies measuring team performance and nursing practice impact.

Align outcomes measurement with institutional quality and safety initiatives. Prepare reports for Nursing and CME leadership. Identify documentation and compliance improvement opportunities.

Performs duties as assigned. SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENTSecurityThis position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. EEOUT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.

As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.