Summary

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist is a registered nurse with advanced expertise and clinical experience, responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs for nursing staff and healthcare teams. This role involves teaching advanced clinical skills, fostering professional development, and ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices. The Nursing Professional Development Specialist also designs training materials, provides mentorship, and conducts in-service education sessions to enhance nursing knowledge and performance. This position requires advanced clinical knowledge, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to enhancing nursing education and patient care.

Job description

Position Overview

The Nursing Professional Development Specialist is a registered nurse with advanced expertise and clinical experience, responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs for nursing staff and healthcare teams. This role involves teaching advanced clinical skills, fostering professional development, and ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices. The Nursing Professional Development Specialist also designs training materials, provides mentorship, and conducts in-service education sessions to enhance nursing knowledge and performance. This position requires advanced clinical knowledge, strong communication skills, and a deep commitment to enhancing nursing education and patient care.

Requirements

Masters Level Degree REQUIRED
NPD-BC Nursing Professional Development Certification (ANCC) REQUIRED
Registered Nurse (RN) license REQUIRED
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire
3-years clinical RN experience REQUIRED
Experience in an Electrophysiology (EP) Lab or Cardiac Catheterization (Cath) Lab STRONGLY PREFERRED

Requirements

Masters Level Degree REQUIRED
NPD-BC Nursing Professional Development Certification (ANCC) REQUIRED
Registered Nurse (RN) license REQUIRED
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire
3-years clinical RN experience REQUIRED
Experience in an Electrophysiology (EP) Lab or Cardiac Catheterization (Cath) Lab STRONGLY 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) 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.