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Nursing Professional Development Specialist - Perioperative

Sentara Health · Woodbridge, VA · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess educational and professional development needs across assigned clinical areas.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate orientation, competency, and continuing education programs.
  • Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and coach to nursing staff, supporting development from novice to expert practice.
  • Promote evidence-based practice and facilitate the integration of current research into clinical care.
  • Collaborate with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary teams to improve clinical quality, patient safety, and staff performance.
  • Lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives, shared governance activities, and organizational education projects.
  • Develop educational materials, competency assessments, and learning resources to support regulatory and organizational requirements.
  • Evaluate educational outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Education

  • Minimum MLD - Master's Level Degree (required)

Experience

  • 3 years clinical experience (required)
  • Perioperative (preferred)

Requirements

  • Demonstrated clinical expertise and experience in nursing education, staff development, or clinical leadership.
  • Strong communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of adult learning principles, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement methodologies.
  • ACLS certification required for Intermediate Care and Critical Care areas.

Benefits

  • Caring For Your Family and Your Career
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The shift is First (Days), with weekly scheduled hours of 40.

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