RN Cardiac Cath & EP Lab Educator

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Certification support

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA seeks a Registered Nurse, Nursing Professional Development Generalist (Educator) for Cardiac Cath & EP Labs. This full-time role focuses on onboarding, ongoing education, competency validation, and preparing staff for safe, high-quality patient care.

You will coordinate education across Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology services, support compliance with regulatory standards, and partner with leaders to drive performance improvement and

Qualifications

• BSN required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current RN license required with BLS within 90 days of hire.
• Two years of clinical RN experience required; EP/Cath lab experience required.
• Experience with competency validation, audits, and policy implementation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee initial and ongoing competency assessments, annual skill checks, and hands-on validation.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and staff education within designated Cath/EP populations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, department policies, and documentation practices.
• Develop and deliver continuing education on cardiac procedures, equipment, safety, and patient care.

Skills

Nursing experience

Education & training

Process improvement

Project management

Precepting

Competency validation

Education

BSN

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

# **Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Cath & EP Educator | Sentara Heart Hospital** Sentara Heart Hospital, located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, is hiring a **full-time Registered Nurse, Nursing Professional Development Generalist (Educator), supporting our Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology (EP) Labs**. Combine your passion for cardiovascular nursing and education while helping nurses build confidence, strengthen clinical skills, and deliver exceptional patient care. **Location:** Sentara Heart Hospital – Norfolk, VA**Position Status:** Full-time, 40 hours per week**Shift:** Days, with flexible daytime hours**On Call:** No call required**Education Requirements*** **Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.*** **Master’s degree preferred.** **Certification/Licensure Requirements*** **Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.*** Basic Life Support (**BLS**) required within 90 days of hire. **Experience Requirements*** **Two years of clinical RN experience required.*** **Experience in an Electrophysiology (EP) Lab or Cardiac Catheterization (Cath) Lab required.*** Process improvement, project management, precepting, and nursing education experience strongly preferred.* Experience supporting competency validation, compliance, department audits, and policy and procedure implementation preferred. *The Nursing Professional Development Generalist assumes operational responsibility for developing and implementing staff education within designated populations. Serves as a learning facilitator supporting onboarding, orientation, practice transitions, continuing education, and ongoing clinical competency. Collaborates with department leadership to support compliance, maintain standards of practice, and promote quality, safety, and positive patient outcomes through education, competency validation, department audits, and evidence-based practice initiatives.* **The Impact of a Dedicated Cath & EP Educator**The complexity of Cath and EP Lab services, expanding technology, and ongoing need for competency validation make a dedicated educator essential to supporting **patient safety, staff development, and regulatory compliance**.Department competency and orientation requirements encompass extensive training in **procedural workflows, equipment, emergency response, patient monitoring, sedation, device management, and advanced EP technologies**. In this role, you will help translate these requirements into effective onboarding, individualized orientation, ongoing education, and hands-on skill validation—preparing staff to deliver safe, confident, and consistent care. **Why Join the Sentara Heart Hospital Cardiac Cath & EP Team?**Join a team recognized for cardiovascular excellence. In its **2026 Best Hospitals report**, *U.S. News & World Report* recognized Sentara Norfolk General Hospital as **No. 1 in Hampton Roads and No. 3 in Virginia for cardiology and heart and vascular surgery**. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital also earned the **American College of Cardiology’s 2026 NCDR Chest Pain–MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award**, recognizing sustained achievement in guideline-based heart attack care. As the Cardiac Cath & EP Educator, you will help sustain this commitment to excellence by partnering with nursing leaders, preceptors, and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen clinical readiness and promote continuous learning. **Key Responsibilities*** **Clinical Competency and Skill Validation:** Coordinate and oversee initial and ongoing competency assessments, annual skill checks, and hands-on validation to ensure staff demonstrate safe, effective clinical practice.* **Compliance and Regulatory Readiness:** Support staff adherence to organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and department expectations. Identify educational needs and collaborate with leadership to address gaps.* **Policies and Procedures:** Assist with developing, reviewing, updating, and implementing department policies and procedures. Educate staff on changes and reinforce consistent application in clinical practice.* **Department Audits:** Conduct or assist with department audits to evaluate adherence to policies, procedures, documentation standards, and clinical practices. Use findings to guide education and improvement efforts.* **Onboarding and Orientation:** Assist with onboarding and individualized orientation plans for new team members. Collaborate with preceptors and leaders to monitor progress, identify learning needs, and validate readiness for independent practice.* **Continuing Education:** Develop and deliver education related to cardiac procedures, equipment, patient safety, sedation, emergency response, device management, and evidence-based nursing practice.* **Performance Improvement:** Partner with interdisciplinary teams on initiatives that strengthen staff performance, improve workflows, and enhance patient outcomes. **Clinical Areas Supported*** **Cardiac Catheterization:** Diagnostic catheterizations, coronary interventions, complex cardiac procedures, hemodynamic monitoring, and associated patient care.* **Electrophysiology:** EP studies, cardiac ablations, cardioversions, advanced EP technologies, and implanted cardiac devices, including pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).* **Procedural Safety and Recovery:** Patient assessment, cardiac monitoring, safe medication administration, sedation, recognition of complications, and emergency response.**Incentives and Support**Sentara offers career advancement opportunities, professional development resources, tuition assistance, certification support, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. **Compensation and Benefits**We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. Additional compensation may be available based on the role and applicable eligibility requirements. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. 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; paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits. **About Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Sentara Heart Hospital**Sentara Heart Hospital is located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. These teams provide specialized cardiovascular care and opportunities for nurses to grow their clinical expertise, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to improvements in patient care. **Keywords:** RN, Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab Educator, Cardiac Catheterization, Electrophysiology, EP Lab Educator, Cardiac Procedural Educator, Cardiovascular Nursing, Nurse Educator, Nursing Professional Development Generalist, NPD, NPDG, NPD-BC, Clinical Education, Staff Development, Competency Validation, Skills Validation, Compliance, Department Audits, Policies and Procedures, Onboarding, Orientation, Preceptor Development, Evidence-Based Practice, Process Improvement, Sedation, Device Management, Advanced EP Technologies, BLS, ANCC, Talroo-Nursing, Monster, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiterWe 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.