Nursing Professional Development Generalist

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc. in Virginia Beach is hiring a Nursing Professional Development Generalist to enhance the education and competency of nursing staff. This full-time position requires collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure nurses meet clinical standards and regulations.

The ideal candidate will support staff development, provide foundational education competency validation, and significantly impact patient outcomes. A Bachelor's Degree in nursing, RN License, and 2 years of clinical experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Virginia or Compact Multi-State RN License is essential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Bachelor's Degree in nursing is necessary.
• Must have 2 years of clinical work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing education and professional development of nursing staff.
• Assess educational needs and design training programs.
• Collaborate to improve patient outcomes and quality of care.

Skills

Virginia or Compact Multi-State RN License in good standing

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Clinical work experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing

Job description

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is currently hiring a Nursing Professional Development Generalist to support the Nursing Education Department.

Hours/Shift

Full-time 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday dayshift.

Department/Position Overview

A Nurse Professional Development Generalist is responsible for supporting the ongoing education and professional development of nursing staff. This role involves assessing the educational needs of nursing teams, designing and implementing training programs, and ensuring that nurses maintain competencies aligned with the latest clinical standards and regulations. The Nurse Professional Development Generalist collaborates with other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes, promote evidence‑based practice, and enhance the overall quality of care.

The Nurse Professional Development Generalist assumes operational responsibility for the development and implementation of staff education within designated populations. 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.

Qualifications

• Virginia or Compact Multi‑State RN License in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing
• 2 years clinical work experience