Nursing Education & Practice Development Specialist

Sentara Health; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Specialist to support the Women's Health Transition to Practice Program at the Sentara Simulation Center. This RN role develops and evaluates educational programs, mentors staff, and advances evidence-based practice in nursing care.

Requirements include an MSN, current RN license, NPD-BC and BLS, with 3+ years in clinical nursing and experience in education or training.

Qualifications

• MSN required and RN license in the state(s) of practice.
• NPD-BC certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in nursing education or professional development preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing education and professional development programs.
• Facilitate clinical education, competency development, and training activities for nursing staff.
• Provide mentorship and serve as a clinical resource to support nursing practice.
• Develop educational materials and conduct in-service education sessions.
• Support evidence-based nursing practices and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to identify educational needs.
• Promote professional growth and support the transition to practice for nursing staff.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Collaboration

Clinical nursing

Education

MSN

Job description

Overview

Sentara Health is seeking a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist to support the Women’s Health Transition to Practice Program at the Sentara Simulation Center.

The NPD Specialist is a registered nurse with advanced clinical knowledge and experience who is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for nursing staff and healthcare teams. This role supports professional development, clinical competency, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement in nursing education and patient care.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing education and professional development programs.
• Facilitate clinical education, competency development, and training activities for nursing staff.
• Provide mentorship and serve as a clinical resource to support nursing practice.
• Develop educational materials and conduct in-service education sessions.
• Support evidence-based nursing practices and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to identify educational needs.
• Promote professional growth and support the transition to practice for nursing staff.

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.

Certification/Licensure

• Current, valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state(s) of practice required.
• Nursing Professional Development Board Certification (NPD-BC) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Experience in nursing education, professional development, or clinical training preferred.
• Experience developing and delivering educational programs preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based nursing practice and clinical competency development.

Schedule and Location

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Day shift.
• Sentara Simulation Center.
  

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.