Transition to Practice Facilitator (RN Required)

Employment Status: Part‑time | Shift: Day/Evening | Facility: 4444 Electric Rd – Roanoke | Requisition #: R162469

Responsibilities

• Coordinate orientation of new staff members (RN, LPN, ancillary) to nursing inpatient units.
• Partner with preceptors, Clinical Team Leaders (CTLs), Unit Director, Clinical Unit Educator, and Education & Organizational Development to ensure clinical competency.
• Assess new employee learning needs and provide education based on assessments, observations, and feedback.
• Assign preceptor/assistive staff and develop an orientation calendar that includes live and online classes.
• Schedule and ensure appropriate delivery of orientation classes and shifts.
• Develop and follow up on employee goals, fostering a positive learning environment and smooth transition for transfer employees.
• Welcome and acclimate new hires to unit culture; assign a mentor (non‑preceptor) for the first year.
• Conduct informal check‑ins with new licensed staff at least every two weeks and coordinate bi‑weekly meetings with preceptor and unit director.
• Monitor and track orientation status; intervene with action plans for employees off track and recommend solutions.
• Recommend revisions to unit orientation plans based on new‑hire feedback and staff input.
• Collaborate with the Nursing Onboarding Manager on training, orientation, and recruitment initiatives.
• Identify and monitor orientation and continuing‑education requirements to maintain compliance with accrediting, regulatory, and credentialing agencies.
• Support preceptor development and serve as a resource for preceptors; participate in the Nursing Education Council.
• Ensure off‑shift and weekend staff receive appropriate support.
• Maintain regular communication mechanisms with new hires and act as liaison between preceptor/manager and new hire to resolve learning or adjustment issues.
• Assess and monitor progress of new graduate RNs during the first year, initiating peer support groups, referrals to career planning, and conducting surveys.
• Observe new hires performing their roles, validate competencies, and shadow those not meeting milestones to understand learning needs.
• Participate in unit in‑services and clinical education sessions.
• Develop a work schedule that provides visibility and rounding on all assigned units.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in daily duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing (or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree).
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of current acute‑care/PCU‑level clinical experience; knowledge of nursing principles, adult‑learning theory, assessment/evaluation, evidence‑based nursing, Joint Commission standards, and Virginia licensure requirements.
• Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:
  • Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia (or new graduate eligible for Virginia licensure exam).
  • American Heart Association BLS‑HCP (must be maintained).
  • May be required to obtain/maintain ACLS, PALS, NRP based on specific work unit.
• Other Minimum Qualifications: Keyboarding and computer literacy for electronic medical records and other automated systems; ability to meet essential job functions.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication.
• Project management, time management, and organizational abilities.
• Training and customer‑service skills with strong follow‑up.
• Critical thinking, creativity, and initiative to improve processes.
• Self‑motivation, ability to work independently, and teamwork orientation.

Pay

Compensation Range: $76,689.60 – $115,044.80. Employee pay is based on qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Schedule

Part‑time position with day/evening shifts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer‑funded pension plan (vested after five years) and voluntary 403(b) option.
• Paid time off accrued from day one.
• On‑site fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
• Access to the Personify Health wellness app.
• Discounts on childcare.
• Continued education and training opportunities.