Emergency Department Nurse Educator & NPD Generalist

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse, Nursing Professional Development Generalist (Educator) for the Emergency Department, home to Hampton Roads' only Level I Trauma Center.

The NPD Educator develops and implements staff education, supports orientation and practice transitions, validates competencies, and collaborates on performance improvement projects to improve quality and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Level Degree (BSN) in Registered Nursing required.
• RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 90 days of hire.
• NIHSS, TCRN, SCRN, TNCC, CEN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement staff education within designated populations.
• Support orientation, practice transitions, and continuing education.
• Provide foundational education competency/skills validation to move nurses from novice to beginner/competent practitioners.
• Support system and hospital performance improvement projects and initiatives.

Education

BSN in Registered Nursing

RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Nursing Professional Development Generalist (NPD)– Emergency Department Educator | Level I Trauma Center

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring full-time Registered Nurse, Nursing Professional Development Generalist (Educator) for our Emergency Department, home to Hampton Roads’ only Level I Trauma Center. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing emergency nursing team where clinical skill, teamwork, and purpose come together to make an immediate impact for patients and families across the region.

Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Norfolk, VA

Position Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Shift: Days

Hours:7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

On Call: One Weekend approximately every 10 weeks

The Nurse Professional Development Generalist assumes operational responsibility for the development and implementation of staff education within designated population(s). Functions as a learning facilitator supporting orientation, practice transitions, and continuing education. Provides foundational education competency/skills validation to successfully move nurses from novice to beginner/competent practitioners. Accountable for defined aspects of staff development, continuing education, and professional development of nursing staff to improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes. Supports system and hospital performance improvement and evidence-based practice projects and initiatives.

Why Join the Sentara Norfolk General Emergency Department?

At Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Emergency Department nurses care for patients in one of the region’s most advanced and fast-paced clinical environments. Our 53-bed Emergency Department is equipped to manage a wide range of medical emergencies, with approximately 10% of cases related to trauma.

Sentara Norfolk General Emergency Department has been recognized with the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award, honoring exceptional and innovative leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Level Degree, BSN in Registered Nursing Required

Certification/Licensure Requirements

• Registered Nurse license required

• Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, and PALS required within 90 days of hire

• NIHSS, TCRN, SCRN, TNCC, CEN preferred

Experience Requirements

• Two Years of Clinical RN experience Required

• Emergency Department, Level 1 Trauma experience preferred

• Process Improvement, Project Management, and Nursing Education experience strongly preferred

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is the region’s first Magnet hospital, a 525-bed medical center, a primary teaching facility, and home to the area’s only Level I Trauma Center within a 126-mile region.

Incentives and Support

Sentara also offers career advancement opportunities, professional development resources, tuition assistance, certification support, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $100,380.80 - $148,844.80 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.