Nursing Professional Development Generalist
Sentara Health
Summary
As Lead Nurse Planner, you will support Sentara Healthcare's work as a provider of nursing continuing professional development through the Virginia Nurses Association (VNA). You will provide systemwide guidance to nurse planners and promote the consistent application of education standards and requirements.
Job description
About the role
As Lead Nurse Planner, you will support Sentara Healthcare's work as a provider of nursing continuing professional development through the Virginia Nurses Association (VNA). You will provide systemwide guidance to nurse planners and promote the consistent application of education standards and requirements.
This role requires advanced knowledge of the nursing education design process, including the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of continuing professional development activities. You will also serve as a central resource for questions related to continuing nursing education processes.
What you'll do
- Train, mentor, and support nurse planners across the Sentara system.
- Provide guidance on the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of continuing professional development activities.
- Promote consistent application of educational standards and requirements.
- Support the preparation and submission of contact-hour applications.
- Coordinate required annual reports and oversee program renewal activities with the VNA.
- Help nurse planners navigate continuing education requirements and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
- Support staff development, continuing education, and professional growth.
- Participate in performance improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives that support quality, safety, and patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) strongly preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of the nursing education design process.
- Teaching experience preferred.
- Nursing Professional Development (NPD) or specialty professional nursing certification preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) strongly preferred
- Advanced knowledge of the nursing education design process
- Teaching experience preferred
- Nursing Professional Development (NPD) or specialty professional nursing certification preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness Plans
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) Matching
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Debt Pay Down
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.