Prevention Nurse Specialist
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Health Plans is hiring an Onsite Part-Time Prevention Nurse Specialist! Must be able to work 16 hours per week. M-F and occasional weekends. This is not a work from home role and requires onsite participation across the Hampton Roads region.
Job description
Primary Responsibilities
We are seeking an engaging and mission driven health professional to deliver high-quality community and workplace wellness initiatives. In this role, you will contribute to a variety of health screenings and immunization events designed to empower individuals to take charge of their well-being.
You will conduct one-on-one preventive screenings, including blood pressure assessments and fingerstick biometric testing, while using motivational interviewing and patient centered communication to help participants understand their results and take meaningful steps toward reducing cardiovascular and lifestyle related risks.
As a trusted health partner, you'll provide personalized guidance on key wellness topics such as tobacco cessation, adult immunizations, heart health, cancer prevention and early detection, and effective self-care practices. You will also administer seasonal influenza vaccinations in alignment with clinical standards and safety protocols.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives on connecting with diverse populations, enjoys delivering supportive health education, and is passionate about improving health outcomes through hands-on engagement.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in nursing (required)
- Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia (required)
- BLS Certification (required)
- Driver's License: Unrestricted/active, required for regional travel
- 5 years of RN experience (required)
- Bachelor BSN (preferred)
- Acute Care or Community Health Environment (preferred)
- Experience in community nursing (preferred)
- Experience in health prevention and/or health education (preferred)
- Experience providing care to patients with diabetes or cardiac risk factors (preferred)
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness Plans
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) 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.