Ambulatory Nursing Professional Development Specialist (RN) - Nursing Administration - Days

About the Role

The Ambulatory Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPDS) influences ambulatory professional role competence and professional growth of learners in various settings. This role leads programmatic strategies to strengthen the ambulatory clinical workforce through academic-practice partnerships, evidence-based practice (EBP), research capacity building, process and performance improvement, policy development, and measurable quality outcomes. It integrates adult learning principles, change management, and project management to translate science into practice, sustaining excellence in patient outcomes, staff engagement, and organizational performance. The NPDS fosters a culture of clinical excellence, promotes best practices outlined by the American Academy of Ambulatory Care (AAACN), and supports Magnet® recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Responsibilities

• Act as a leader for practice transitions, transfer of knowledge, skills, and attitudes, and as a change agent to promote organizational and practice excellence.
• Function as a partner, consultant, and collaborator for interprofessional colleagues in developing and disseminating education on clinical practice changes, regulatory requirements, organizational priorities, safety events, and policies.
• Assess organizational readiness for change and implement effective programs for sustainable change using structured change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR/Kotter).
• Support professional development and create clinical workforce pipelines through programs like transition to practice, preceptorship, mentoring, and clinical advancement opportunities.
• Use project management methodologies to scope, plan, execute, and sustain high-impact initiatives, maintaining project charters and timelines.
• Consult with stakeholders to identify practice gaps and collaborate on improvement initiatives to enhance key quality indicators.
• Develop and steward strategic academic partnerships with nursing and allied health programs to support transition to practice, enhance student placements, and foster scholarly collaborations.
• Enhance shared governance, EBP, and nursing research readiness to drive quality care and improve patient outcomes.
• Participate in departmental and organizational strategic planning, ad hoc projects, and educational programs to advance organizational goals.
• Ensure policies integrate current evidence-based practice and regulatory standards, aligning ambulatory practice with enterprise standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing or related field (if not in nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required).
• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible compact state.
• AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical nursing experience, including three (3) years in staff education and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Certification in Nursing Professional Development or clinical specialty area.
• AHA Basic Life Support Instructor certification or equivalent.
• Experience in academic health care and progressive staff education/professional development.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. General office environment with potential exposure to adverse weather, noise, bright lights, and limited hazardous substances. Requires occasional car travel and up to 10% long-distance or air travel. Exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Prolonged periods of working alone. Must exercise universal precautions and use personal protective equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting/carrying (0-50 lbs.), pushing/pulling (0-50 lbs.), stooping, kneeling, squatting, climbing, balancing, and bending.
• Sitting, walking, and standing for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity, hearing alarms/telephone, reaching above shoulder, repetitive arm/hand movements, finger dexterity, color vision, and near/far acuity.
• Exposure to latex gloves, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, dust/fumes, potential electrical shock, x-ray/electromagnetic energy, high-pitched noises, and gaseous risks.

Mental/Emotional Requirements

• Strong recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, and logical thinking.
• Fast-paced environment, handling multiple priorities, frequent and intense customer interactions, noisy environment, and adaptability to frequent change.

Pay

$78,250.00 - $133,578.00. Actual salary based on relevant experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Schedule

Days