Manager- Nursing Education and Professional Development

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, seeks a Manager, Nursing Education and Professional Development to lead education initiatives, improve nurse retention, and advance clinical excellence within a full-time on-site role.

The position requires a BSN, RN licensure, and at least 2 years in nursing education with leadership or project-management experience; the role oversees programs from development through evaluation and collaborates across departments.

Qualifications

• BSN required and RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 2 years in nursing education.
• Leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of nursing education and professional development programs.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, educators, and cross-functional teams to support goals.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage educational projects from development through evaluation.
• Develop strategies focused on nurse retention, professional growth, and engagement.
• Identify educational needs and contribute to program development for competency and excellence.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across departments to ensure successful outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Skills

Nursing education

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

BSN

Graduate degree

Job description

Overview

Sentara Health is seeking a Manager, Nursing Education and Professional Development to join our team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.

This full-time leadership position is responsible for supporting nursing education, professional development, and initiatives that contribute to employee retention and organizational success.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing education, the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, and experience managing projects and initiatives that support nursing staff development and retention outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight of nursing education and professional development programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, educators, and cross-functional teams to support departmental and organizational goals.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage educational projects from development through implementation and evaluation.
• Develop and support strategies focused on nurse retention, professional growth, and employee engagement.
• Identify educational needs and contribute to the development of programs that support nursing competency and clinical excellence.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders across departments to support successful outcomes.
• Demonstrate effective communication, organization, adaptability, and leadership skills.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Graduate degree preferred.

Certification/Licensure

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state(s) of practice required.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing education experience required.
• Previous nursing leadership or management experience highly preferred.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary or cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage professional projects and initiatives.
• Experience supporting nursing retention, employee development, or engagement initiatives preferred.

Schedule and Work Location

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Monday through Friday, day shift.
• On-site at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.
• Flexibility required to accommodate departmental and organizational needs.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $121,555.20 - $181,376.00 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the‑art neonatal intensive care unit.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.