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Nursing Professional Development Generalist RN-Behavioral Health

Sentara Health
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Feb 2025

About the role

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Nursing Professional Development Generalist (RN) for Behavioral Health.

This is a full-time day shift position.

Requirements:

-Registered Nurse

-Bachelors Degree (Masters preferred)

-3 years + Experience on Inpatient Psychiatric Units

-Teaching experience preferred

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.

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Job Summary

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:

N-4YR - RN-Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)

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), Registered Nurse License (RN) - Nursing License - Compact/Multi-State License

Clinical

Skills

Active Listening, Communication, Leadership, Service Orientation, Speaking, Writing

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.


In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

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Company

Sentara Health

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