Nursing Professional Development Generalist

Sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Pet insurance

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Generalist to support the Nursing Education Department. This full-time, dayshift role develops training, assesses educational needs, and ensures staff competencies align with current clinical standards.

The position collaborates with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes, support orientation and transitions, and foster evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Virginia or compact RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification.
• BSN degree in nursing.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess educational needs of nursing teams and design training programs.
• Ensure nurses maintain competencies to latest standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes and promote evidence-based practice.
• Support orientation, practice transitions, and continuing education for staff.

Skills

Clinical mentoring

Nurse education

BLS certified

Education

BSN degree

RN license (VA or Compact)

Job description

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview: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 dayshiftDepartment/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 enhances the overall quality of care.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.Requirements:Virginia or Compact Multi-State RN License in good standingBasic Life Support (BLS)Bachelor’s Degree in nursing2 years clinical work experienceFacility Highlights:Click here to learn more about Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital!We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront. This is the closest Sentara Hospital to the beach!Keywords: Talroo-Nursing, RN, Registered Nurse, Education, #LI-CP1We 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.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle 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.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.