Nursing Professional Development - Generalist

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Health is looking for a Nursing Professional Development Generalist for a Full-Time Day shift in Virginia Beach, VA. The role involves supporting IMCU, ICU, and other clinical departments, overseeing education competency for nursing staff to enhance quality and patient outcomes.

This position requires a BSN and a valid RN license, alongside 5 years of relevant nursing experience. Sentara Health emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its workforce.

Qualifications

• A valid RN license in the state of practice is required.
• 5 years of pre-op/surgical prep and/or PACU recovery RN experience.
• Classroom instruction or leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assumes operational responsibility for development and implementation of staff education.
• Functions as a learning facilitator supporting orientation and practice transitions.
• Accountable for staff development and continuing education.

Skills

Operational responsibility for staff education

Nurse competency/skills validation

Support of education for nursing staff

Education

BSN

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Life Support certifications

Job description

Overview

Sentara Health is hiring a Full-Time Day shift position in Virginia Beach, VA. Work Shift: Rotating.

Position

Nursing Professional Development Generalist. This position will support IMCU, ICU and other clinical departments. This is a 40-hour per week position. 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 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.

Education

• BSN

Certification/Licensure

• A valid RN license in the state(s) of practice is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
• Advanced or specialized life support certifications required upon hire as defined by specific specialty. Examples include: Critical Care/IMCU ACLS, Emergency Care ACLS & PALS, Women\'s Care - Perinatal departments NRP, Inpatient Pediatrics PALS.

Experience

• 5 years of pre-op/surgical prep and/or phase 2/PACU recovery RN experience.
• Classroom instruction or leadership experience is preferred.

About the Hospital

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.

Equal Opportunity

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

Remote Work

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.