Ambulatory Nursing Practice & Education Leader

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, VA seeks an Ambulatory Professional Practice Specialist to lead nursing practice development across ambulatory clinics. You will support onboarding, competency management, and education while aligning with ANPD, AAACN, and Magnet standards.

In this role you will collaborate with clinical leaders, develop evidence-based practice guidelines, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance professional development through structured programs and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required; must enroll in a master’s program within 36 months of hire.
• Master’s degree in nursing or related field preferred; if not in nursing, require BSN.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consult on guideline development and setting of practice standards.
• Conduct systematic learning needs assessments across ambulatory clinics.
• Build competency-based pathways for clinical support roles.
• Translate quality and safety data into targeted learning interventions; track trends and improvements.
• Oversee ambulatory clinic education programs across divisions and regions.

Skills

NPD (Nursing Professional Development)

Staff education

Education planning

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

VCU Health in Richmond, VA seeks an Ambulatory Professional Practice Specialist to lead nursing practice development across ambulatory clinics. You will support onboarding, competency management, and education while aligning with ANPD, AAACN, and Magnet standards.

In this role you will collaborate with clinical leaders, develop evidence-based practice guidelines, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance professional development through structured programs and certifications.