Nurse Educator & Professional Development Specialist

Responsibilities

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.

• Learning Facilitator, Change Agent, Mentor, Leader, Champion for Scientific Inquiry, Advocate for NPD, Specialty Partner for Practice Transition.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required. Master's Degree required within 1 year of hire. Master's in Nursing or Master's in Education strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  
  3 years clinical nursing experience required. 2 years educational experience preferred.
• Licensure:
  Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required. AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification required. Certification in an associated specialty expected within 2‑3 years upon reaching eligibility.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required. Master's Degree required within 1 year of hire. Master's in Nursing or Master's in Education strongly preferred.
• Experience:
  
  4 years OR Nurse experience; 2 years OR Nurse Educator experience preferred.
• Licensure: CNOR certification required. Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in Commonwealth of Virginia required. AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The position occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

The starting base rate for this role is $35,568.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

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.