Registered Nurse Educator, Emergency Department - Professional Development Generalist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

401k/403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA seeks a Nursing Professional Development Generalist (Educator) for the Emergency Department, home to a Level I Trauma Center. The role focuses on staff education, orientation, and practice transitions, shaping nurses from novice to competent professionals in a fast-paced ED setting.

Requires a BSN, RN license, and certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS). ED/trauma experience and process improvement skills are strongly valued for patient safety and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing (BSN) required.
• RN license required; BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 90 days of hire.
• NIHSS, TCRN, SCRN, TNCC, CEN preferred.
• Two years of ED RN experience; Level I Trauma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement staff education within designated populations.
• Support orientation, practice transitions, and continuing education.
• Provide foundational education competency/skills validation for staff growth.
• Ensure staff development, continuing education, and professional development of nursing staff.

Skills

Emergency Department experience

Level I Trauma experience

Process Improvement

Project Management

Nursing Education

Education

BSN in Registered Nursing

Job description

City/State: Norfolk, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

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 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, BSN 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.

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 ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met

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.

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.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high‑quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state‑of‑the‑art neonatal intensive care unit.

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