Manager- Nursing Education and Professional Development

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Sentara Health is seeking a Manager, Nursing Education and Professional Development to join our team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.

This full-time leadership position is responsible for supporting nursing education, professional development, and initiatives that contribute to employee retention and organizational success.

Key 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 the development of 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 skills.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Graduate degree preferred.
  

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state(s) of practice required.
  

• Minimum of 3 years of acute care nursing experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing education experience highly preferred.
• Previous nursing leadership or management experience preferred.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary or cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage professional projects and initiatives.
• Experience supporting nursing retention, employee development, or engagement initiatives preferred.

Schedule and Work Location

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Monday through Friday, day shift.
• On-site at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.
• Flexibility required to accommodate departmental and organizational needs.