Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (RN)

The nurse educator in this role will primarily support ICU and IMCU/Progressive Ventilator Unit inpatient nursing units. Hours are primarily day shift Monday through Friday. Occasional evening, night or weekend shift may be required to reach off-shift staff for onboarding or ongoing education needs.

Position overview:

The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist promotes professional development application of nursing clinical expertise in specified patient populations. Serves as an expert clinician, consistently serving as a clinical resource to staff. Recognized as a mentor; works to develop staff from beginner to expert status. Critically analyzes care delivered in identified service area against evidence based practice standards and seeks ways to improve outcomes. Accountable for defined aspects of staff development, continuing education and professional development of nursing staff. Leads, facilitates, and/or participates in inter-professional quality initiatives, implementing evidence based nursing practices, shared decision making, and other educational plans and activities.

Master's Level Degree in Nursing or other applicable field required. 

Doctoral Degree Preferred. 

Must be certified at time of hire in specialty area of department assigned or CNL or NPD Specialist Certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support required for Intermediate Care and Critical care units. Nursing Professional Development certification must be obtained within 3 years of hire and must be maintained thereafter.

Benefits:

Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B , 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.  

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!    

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The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Specialist promotes professional development application of nursing clinical expertise in specified patient populations. Serves as an expert clinician, consistently serving as a clinical resource to staff. Recognized as a mentor; works to develop staff from beginner to expert status. Critically analyzes care delivered in identified service area against evidence based practice standards and seeks ways to improve outcomes. Accountable for defined aspects of staff development, continuing education and professional development of nursing staff. Leads, facilitates, and/or participates in interprofessional quality initiatives, implementing evidence based nursing practices, shared decision making, and other educational plans and activities. Master's Level Degree in Nursing or other applicable field required. Will be Specialist covering a General Intensive Care Unit and a IMC Ventilator/ENT Unit Must be certified at time of hire in specialty area of department assigned or CNL or NPD Specialist Certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support required for Intermediate Care and Critical care units. Nursing Professional Development certification must be obtained within 3 years of hire and must be maintained thereafter.Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQIRegistered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - North CarolinaRegistered Nurse License (RN) - Nursing License - Compact/Multi-State LicenseRegistered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)Master's Level DegreeDoctorate Level DegreeNursing 3 yearsActive ListeningCommunicationLeadershipService OrientationSpeakingWriting