Prevention Nurse Specialist

Overview

Sentara Health Plans is hiring a Prevention Nurse Specialist- Richmond, Virginia. This is a PRN position, hours may vary (generally 8am-5pm). Position area is located in Richmond, Virginia (NOVA, Williamsburg south to Hampton).

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Virginia or multistate license (MSL))
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or non-degree RN diploma
• BLS Certification
• Minimum 5 years' experience working as a registered nurse
• Active, unrestricted driver’s license required for regional travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in community nursing
• Experience in health prevention and/or health education
• Experience providing care to patients with diabetes or cardiac risk factors

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.

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 have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.