Registered Nurse Market Director Professional Development

Ascension; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee Assistance Program and well‑B

Family benefits and parental leave

Additional insurance options

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Senior Nurse Leader to align market CPD operations with national priorities and to translate strategies into local, data-informed plans. You will drive growth, monitor KPIs, and oversee budgeting while leading cross-functional change across Pensacola and Jacksonville facilities.

The role requires a Master's degree with leadership experience and RN credentials, including ANCC certification within 18 months, with travel between Jacksonville and Pensacola as needed.

Qualifications

• RN credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing prior to hire date.
• ANCC RN credential obtained within 18 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Align market operations with CPD and strategic priorities.
• Translate strategies into local plans using data and observations to assess performance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor market strategies driving awareness, alignment, and KPI achievement.
• Lead change, communicate vision, and manage budget to advance CPD goals.
• Build relationships with market executives, hospital leadership, and stakeholders for alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder collaboration

Strategic planning

Healthcare operations

Education

Master's degree with leadership experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Pensacola, FL or Jacksonville, FL
• Facility: Sacred Heart Children's Hospital
• Department: Continuing Professional Development
• Schedule: Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Aligns market-level operations with national Clinical Professional Development (CPD) and strategic priorities.
• Translates overarching strategies into actionable local plans that enable growth and consistency through leveraging quantitative data and direct observations to assess performance and inform decisions.
• Develops, implements, and monitors market-specific strategies that drive awareness, alignment, and accountability in pursuit of achieving and maintaining key performance indicators.
• Leads change by communicating vision and supporting transition readiness. Ensures budget stewardship while advancing CPD goals for clinical associates.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with market executives, Chief Nursing Officers, hospital leadership, enterprise partners, and other key stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration across stakeholders to ensure alignment.

Required Credential(s)

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

Education

Master's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.

Additional Preferences

• NPD Certification
• 50% travel between Jacksonville and Pensacola (depending on where the candidate resides)

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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