Nursing Professional Development Generalist
Sentara Health
Summary
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, promotes evidence-based practice, and enhances the overall quality of care.
Job description
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, promotes evidence-based practice, and enhances the overall quality of care.
Education
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Certification/Licensure
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
- Advanced or specialized life support certifications may be required based on the assigned specialty or department.
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience required.
- Experience supporting nursing education, staff development, or clinical training programs preferred.
- Knowledge of current nursing practices, clinical standards, and evidence-based patient care.
- Ability to assess educational needs, develop and implement training programs, and evaluate staff competencies.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills with the ability to support nursing staff and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Requirements
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience required
- Experience supporting nursing education, staff development, or clinical training programs preferred
- Knowledge of current nursing practices, clinical standards, and evidence-based patient care
- Ability to assess educational needs, develop and implement training programs, and evaluate staff competencies
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
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) Employer Match
- 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.