Nursing Transition to Practice Coordinator

Summary


About the Role/Unit:
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

Additional Information

Who We Are:


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.



What We Offer:


Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.


Growth : Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.


Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support - improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.


Benefits : Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.



Why LifeBridge Health?


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 the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.


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.