Ambulatory Practice Excellence RN & Education Specialist

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

Job summary

VCU Health seeks an Ambulatory Professional Practice Specialist to lead nursing education, competency management, onboarding, and regulatory standards across ambulatory clinics. You will promote evidence-based practice and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to elevate clinical outcomes.

You will support Magnet-related initiatives, drive professional development programs, and ensure documentation, competency attestations, and compliance across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
• Must be enrolled in a master’s degree program and complete within 36 months of hire.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in nursing; if not in nursing, a BSN is required.
• Virginia RN license or eligibility/compact state; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert consult on guideline development and practice standards.
• Conduct systematic learning needs assessments across ambulatory clinics.
• Build competency-based pathways for clinical support roles.
• Serve as ambulatory clinical SME to reduce practice variation with site needs.
• Translate quality data into targeted learning and process improvements.
• Oversee multiple ambulatory clinics and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Nursing education

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Evidence-based practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Master’s degree in nursing

Enrollment in master’s program

Master’s in related field (if not nursing)

Job description

VCU Health seeks an Ambulatory Professional Practice Specialist to lead nursing education, competency management, onboarding, and regulatory standards across ambulatory clinics. You will promote evidence-based practice and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to elevate clinical outcomes.

You will support Magnet-related initiatives, drive professional development programs, and ensure documentation, competency attestations, and compliance across sites.