Registered Nurse Market Director Professional Development

Your Future Role At A Glance

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

Facility: Sacred Heart Children's Hospital

Department: Continuing Professional Development

Schedule: Full-time

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 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.

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

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

• 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.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

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.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• 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.
• 50% travel to Jacksonville, FL (at least once per month).

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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