Ambulatory Nursing Education & Practice Specialist

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking an experienced Nursing Education Specialist to lead ambulatory education, develop competency pathways, and ensure regulatory readiness across clinics.

You will partner with site leaders to standardize clinical practices, manage onboarding records, and promote high-quality patient education across divisions. Bachelor's in nursing is required; a master's degree is preferred and timely enrollment is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing; enrolled in a master's degree program within 36 months of hire.
• Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred; if not in nursing, BA/BS in Nursing required.
• Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible; BLS certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consult on guideline development and practice standards.
• Conduct learning needs assessments across ambulatory clinics for competency gaps and regulatory readiness.
• Develop competency-based pathways for clinical support roles.
• Serve as ambulatory clinical SME to reduce practice variation while accommodating sitespecific needs.
• Translate quality and safety data into targeted learning interventions and track improvements.
• Oversee multiple ambulatory clinics across regions and foster staff engagement.
• Collaborate on standing orders, protocols, policies, and education to ensure evidence-based care.
• Support onboarding documentation and maintain education records and attestations.
• Promote standardization of patient education and teachback practices.

Skills

Nursing

Staff development

Education

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking an experienced Nursing Education Specialist to lead ambulatory education, develop competency pathways, and ensure regulatory readiness across clinics.

You will partner with site leaders to standardize clinical practices, manage onboarding records, and promote high-quality patient education across divisions. Bachelor's in nursing is required; a master's degree is preferred and timely enrollment is expected.