(RN) Nursing Professional Development Generalist - IMC/MS Unit

About the role

The RN, Nursing Professional Development Generalist at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital provides education support at the “unit” level for 7N, 5K and 6K, which are mixed acuity inpatient medical-surgical and intermediate care units. This position assumes operational responsibility for the development and implementation of staff education within designated populations, functions as a learning facilitator, supports orientation, practice transitions, and continuing education, and validates foundational education and skills to move nurses from novice to beginner/competent practitioners. The role is accountable for defined aspects of staff development, continuing education, and professional development to improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes. It supports system and hospital performance improvement and evidence-based practice projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assumes operational responsibility for the development and implementation of staff education within designated populations.
• Serves as a learning facilitator supporting orientation, practice transitions, and continuing education.
• Validates foundational education and skills to move nurses from novice to beginner/competent practitioners.
• Supports system and hospital performance improvement and evidence-based practice projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• A valid RN license in the state(s) of practice is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
• Advanced or specialized life support certifications required upon hire as defined by specific specialty (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field.
• Current RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Experience in nursing education and/or professional development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to facilitate learning and skill validation.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and patient outcomes improvement.

Benefits

• Caring For Your Family and Your Career benefits package.
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans.
• Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy Reimbursement.
• 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.
• Opportunity for an annual discretionary bonus based on established system and employee eligibility criteria.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the provided job posting.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is First (Days).