Registered Nurse Market Director Professional Development

Location: Pensacola, FL (regular travel to Jacksonville, FL)

Facility: Sacred Heart Children's Hospital

Department: Continuing Professional Development

Schedule: Full-time

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• Lead strategic execution across the local market by translating our national vision into actionable plans that drive clinical growth and operational excellence.
• Cultivate executive partnerships with Chief Nursing Officers and hospital leadership to ensure deep collaboration, open communication, and shared success.
• Drive operational accountability by leveraging clinical data and direct observations to implement strategies that consistently meet and maintain high-performance benchmarks.
• Champion change management by guiding teams through operational transitions, communicating the organization's vision, and maintaining strong budget stewardship.
• Advance professional development by aligning local market operations with national educational priorities, empowering clinical associates to deliver exceptional patient care.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Florida. Credentialed from State Board of Nursing OR current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required

Education:

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

• NPD Certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) obtained within 18 Months (1 1/2 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• 50% travel to Jacksonville, FL (at least once per month).

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ 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.

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Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

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