Manager- Nursing Education and Professional Development
About The Position
Sentara Health is seeking a Manager, Nursing Education and Professional Development to join Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. This full-time leadership role supports nursing education, professional development, employee retention, and organizational success. The manager provides leadership for education and professional development programs, collaborates with nursing leaders and cross-functional teams, manages educational projects, and supports strategies for nurse retention, professional growth, and employee engagement. The role also identifies educational needs, evaluates program effectiveness, and pursues continuous improvement. The position is on-site and scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday on the day shift. Flexibility is required to accommodate departmental and organizational needs. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility, a Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit, and the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state or states of practice.
- At least 2 years of nursing education experience.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary or cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage professional projects and initiatives.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate degree.
- Previous nursing leadership or management experience.
- Experience supporting nursing retention, employee development, or engagement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight of nursing education and professional development programs and initiatives.
- Collaborate with nursing leadership, educators, and cross-functional teams to support departmental and organizational goals.
- Plan, coordinate, and manage educational projects from development through implementation and evaluation.
- Develop and support strategies focused on nurse retention, professional growth, and employee engagement.
- Identify educational needs and contribute to programs that support nursing competency and clinical excellence.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders across departments to support successful outcomes.
- Demonstrate effective communication, organization, adaptability, and leadership.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Paid military leave
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Emergency backup care
- Critical illness plans
- Tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
