Registered Nurse Educator, Emergency Department - Professional Development Generalist

sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA, is seeking a Registered Nurse, Nursing Professional Development Generalist (Educator) for our Emergency Department, home to Hampton Roads' only Level I Trauma Center. This is a full-time role with a 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

shift and on-call approximately every 10 weeks. The ideal candidate holds a BSN and RN license; BLS/ACLS/PALS within 90 days of hire, plus ED experience and a background in process improvement and education are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) is required.
• Registered Nurse 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 competency validation to move nurses from novice to competent practitioners.
• Support quality, safety, and patient outcomes through education and practice improvements.

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree, B SN in Registered Nursing Required

Job description

Overview

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 Details

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, B SN 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.

Keywords

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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, standby/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.

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