Transition to Practice Nurse Educator

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Transition to Practice Coordinator is responsible for ensuring consistent operation of RN Residency/RN Fellowship programs, HHCCA Preceptor, and other transition to practice programs. They serve as the primary point of contact and coordinate communication with stakeholders.

What You Will Do in This Role

• Leads coordination, management, facilitation, and evaluation of onboarding and orientation programs for new Registered Nurses.
• Provides and assists with orientation/onboarding and transition to practice programs to promote employee retention.
• Maintains regular meetings with key stakeholders to verify participant requirements and achieve desired outcomes.

Professional Role Development

• Participates in lifelong learning to promote personal development.
• Identifies professional development needs of individual staff.
• Aids in identifying areas for individual growth in current roles and grooming for advancement.
• Directs staff to career advancement resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or Education preferred, but not required if the undergraduate degree is in nursing.
• 5+ years of experience in an acute care facility preferred.
• 3+ years as a clinical educator or preceptor preferred.
• Licensed RN with a current, valid license as an RN, in accordance with law and regulation.
• Basic Life Support certified.
• NPD Practitioner Certification preferred.

Benefits

Portsmouth Regional Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. HCA Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.