Nursing Transition to Practice Coordinator

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer-

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Sinai Hospital, part of LifeBridge Health, seeks a Nursing Transition to Practice Coordinator to oversee onboarding, residency programs, and academic pathways. The role focuses on standardized onboarding, competency checks, and regulatory compliance to support nurses in their transition to practice.

Responsibilities include coordinating the Nurse Residency Program, sustaining clinical education resources, and partnering with nursing leadership to ensure high-quality education outcomes and

Qualifications

• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Maryland Registered Nurse License required.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification required.
• 5-7 years of nursing and education experience; leadership in education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees onboarding coordination: coordinates clinical orientation and ensures completion of preparatory coursework.
• Develops standardized onboarding structure across the entity and conducts competency checks.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and alignment with ANA/ANCC standards in onboarding.
• Oversees Nurse Residency Program (NRP) curriculum and supports residents during their first year.
• Manages undergraduate nursing student programs, clinical rotations, and clinical affiliation processes.
• Coordinates Clinical Affiliation agreements with nursing education programs and supports student clearance and mentorship processes.

Skills

Leadership in Education

Nursing education

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

The Nursing Transition to Practice Coordinator at Sinai Hospital provides comprehensive oversight and strategic coordination for clinical orientation, the Nurse Residency Program (NRP), clinical student programs, and academic partnerships. Adhering to the American Nurses Association (ANA) Nursing Professional Development Scope and Standards of Practice and ANCC accreditation criteria, the Coordinator ensures high-quality educational outcomes, regulatory compliance, and facilitates the professional development of nurses progressing through their transition to practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Onboarding Coordination

• Facilitates clinical orientation training and ensures the availability and completion of all required preparatory coursework.
• Develops, implements, and maintains a standardized onboarding structure and framework across the entity.
• Conducts rigorous competency checks and readiness-to-practice validations.
• Integrates organizational culture, compliance, and regulatory standards into onboarding programs, verifying all requirements are met prior to unit-based orientation.

Nurse Residency Program & Transition to Practice Support

• Coordinates, oversees, and aligns the core curriculum for the multi-faceted Nurse Residency Program (NRP).
• Supports newly licensed registered nurses throughout their critical transition to practice during their foundational first year of clinical employment.
• Implements shared learning resources, evaluation tools, and structured feedback mechanisms to foster professional growth, clinical confidence, and long-term retention.
• Designs and adjusts cohort-specific learning activities and teaching strategies to meet the diverse educational and emotional needs of residents.
• Evaluates program effectiveness, clinical progression, and overall resident outcomes to ensure alignment with high-reliability organization standards.

Academic Affiliations & Student Program Pathways

• Coordinates and oversees undergraduate nursing student program pathways, apprenticeship and internship programs.
• Manages the placement of nursing students within clinical rotations or practicum experiences in close collaboration with nursing leadership.
• Supports the strategic oversight of the Clinical Affiliation Programs, ensuring institutional alignment with academic partners.
• Coordinates and processes formal Clinical Affiliation agreements for participating nursing education programs.
• Facilitates comprehensive student clearance processes, manages placement availability, and coordinates clinical preceptorship and mentorship experiences.

Requirements:

Education: BSN required; MSN preferred

Licensure: Maryland Registered Nurse License

Certification: American Heart Association BLS Certification

Experience: 5-7 years of nursing and education experience with previous Leadership in Education preferred

Pay Range: $43.33 to $67.16 Based On Experience

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications
• Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About Sinai Hospital

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Sinai delivers advanced care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.