Nursing Professional Development – Generalist (PCU): JR-51881
Department and Name: Nursing / In Service Education Physical Location: Sentara RMH Medical Center Employment Status: Regular – Part-Time Shift: First (Days) Posted Date: March 28, 2024
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Award-winning: Sentara is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
When you join Sentara as a nurse, you’ll have the tools, technologies and training to advance your career. You’ll be welcomed as part of an interdisciplinary care team that offers some of the most highly respected healthcare service in the region. Moreover, we’ll value what you bring to our expanding system of opportunity.
Overview
Sentara RMH is hiring a part-time, Nursing Professional Development Generalist. This position will help with onboarding of all Progressive Care Unit staff, teach classes specific to PCU competencies, and teach general nursing orientation classes.
The NPD Generalist assumes operational responsibility for the development and implementation of staff education within designated population(s). Functions as a learning facilitator supporting orientation, practice transitions, and continuing education. Provides foundational education competency/skills validation to successfully move nurses from novice to beginner/competent practitioners. Accountable for defined aspects of staff development, continuing education and professional development of nursing staff to improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes. Supports system and hospital performance improvement and evidence-based practice projects and initiatives.
Benefits
Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B with matching funds, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.
The NPD Generalist assumes operational responsibility for the development and implementation of staff education within designated population(s). Functions as a learning facilitator supporting orientation, practice transitions, and continuing education. Provides foundational education competency/skills validation to successfully move nurses from novice to beginner/competent practitioners. Accountable for defined aspects of staff development, continuing education and professional development of nursing staff to improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes. Supports system and hospital performance improvement and evidence-based practice projects and initiatives. Teaching experience preferred. Nursing Professional Development (NPD) or specialty professional nursing certification preferred. Advanced or specialized life support certifications required as defined by specific specialty.
Qualifications
License/Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Certification – American Heart Association (AHA) RQI
Registered Nurse (RN) Single State – Nursing License – North Carolina
Registered Nurse (RN) Single State – Nursing License – Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)
Education
RN-Bachelor’s Level Degree
Experience
Clinical 2 years
Skills
Learning Strategies
Service Orientation
Speaking
Technology/Computer
Writing
Communication
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Instructing
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