Registered Nurse (RN) - Nursing Professional Development Specialist (Wage)

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nursing Professional Development Specialists are responsible for the centralized orientation, continuing education, professional development, and mandatory training of the UVA Health System nursing staff. Specifically, this includes assessment of needs, the design, marketing, delivery, and evaluation of learning programs. This role acts as a Learning Facilitator, Change Agent, Mentor, Leader, Champion for Scientific Inquiry, Advocate for NPD Specialty, and Partner for Practice Transition. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
• Master’s Degree required within 1 year of hire.
• 3 years clinical nursing experience required.
• Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
• For Operating Room Only: 4 years OR Nurse experience.
• For Operating Room Only: CNOR certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Nursing or Master’s in Education strongly preferred.
• 2 years educational experience preferred.
• Certification in an associated specialty is expected within 2-3 years upon reaching eligibility requirement.
• For Operating Room Only: 2 years OR Nurse Educator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Centralized orientation, continuing education, professional development, and mandatory training of nursing staff.
• Assessment of learning needs.
• Design, marketing, delivery, and evaluation of learning programs.
• Act as a Learning Facilitator, Change Agent, Mentor, Leader, Champion for Scientific Inquiry, Advocate for NPD Specialty, and Partner for Practice Transition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center.
• 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures.
• One of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers.
• UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation.
• Footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
• The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior