Nursing Professional Development Clinical Leader - Ambulatory Operations

** Shape the future of ambulatory nursing practice at UVA Health.*
* This role sits at the intersection of clinical excellence, education, and innovation, supporting the people who deliver care every day across our growing ambulatory network. As an Ambulatory Nursing Professional Development Clinical Leader, your work directly influences how nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel develop, adapt, and thrive in a rapidly evolving care environment.

At UVA Health, professional development is not an add‑on. It is a strategic priority. This position offers experienced nursing professionals the opportunity to lead meaningful change, support clinical teams through growth and transformation, and elevate ambulatory practice within a nationally recognized academic health system. You will be trusted, visible, and deeply integrated into the work, with both the autonomy to create and the backing of a collaborative, mission‑driven organization.

** The Role*
* This role blends clinical credibility with educational leadership, supporting ambulatory teams through new initiatives, technology adoption, and professional growth. Your days are dynamic, relationship‑driven, and highly impactful, balancing planning with hands‑on engagement.

On any given day, you may be:

+ Partnering with clinical and operational leaders to support
** new projects, workflows, and equipment rollouts** , contributing to thoughtful project planning and implementation

+ Designing and delivering
** engaging education plans** , including visual learning tools and presentations tailored to adult learners

+ Providing
** at‑the‑elbow training
** in ambulatory settings, ensuring staff feel confident, competent, and supported during change

+ Collaborating closely with
** Nursing Professional Development
** to oversee:

+ Orientation programs

+ Nurse residency initiatives

+ Ambulatory‑specific learning courses

+ Serving as a
** trusted clinical resource
** for nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel by:

+ Supporting scope of practice questions

+ Reinforcing competency development

+ Encouraging ongoing professional growth

+ Leveraging
** Epic proficiency
** to support training, workflow understanding, and education alignment

+ Applying strong organization and attention to detail to manage multiple initiatives while maintaining high standards

The pace is active and engaging, with direct interaction across disciplines and clinic environments. Your impact is felt immediately in staff confidence, care consistency, and the success of ambulatory teams adapting to change.

** Why UVA Health*
* UVA Health is a  
** nationally recognized academic health system
** where nursing leadership, education, and innovation are deeply valued. As part of an integrated system aligned with the University of Virginia, our ambulatory network plays a critical role in delivering high‑quality care across the Commonwealth while advancing professional practice.

What makes this role and UVA Health stand out:

+  
** Magnet‑recognized nursing culture** , reflecting a strong commitment to professional excellence, shared governance, and evidence‑based practice

+ A
** robust Nursing Professional Governance Organization** , empowering nurses to influence standards of practice and professional development across the system

+ A rapidly expanding
** ambulatory care footprint** , creating constant opportunities for innovation, engagement, and leadership impact

+ Close alignment with
** Nursing Professional Development and academic partners** , including the UVA School of Nursing, supporting lifelong learning and career mobility

+ A highly
** collaborative team environment
** where ideas are welcomed, voices are valued, and individuals are trusted to lead creatively

+ The chance to play a
** strategically important role
** in how ambulatory teams onboard, adapt, and grow in a complex healthcare landscape

Here, you are not just supporting education. You are helping shape the future of ambulatory nursing practice at UVA Health.

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