About The Position

Sentara Leigh Hospital Emergency Department is hiring a Nursing Professional Development Generalist! This is a Full Time (40 hr/week) position. The Nurse Professional Development 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. This role is within a high-volume, fast-paced unit with over 40 beds and more than 100,000 patient visits annually. The department includes multiple treatment areas that care for patients across all acuity levels, offering diverse clinical exposure and the opportunity to work with a strong team focused on quality outcomes and performance excellence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN (Required) or MSN (Preferred)
  • Registered Nursing License (Required)
  • BLS, ACLS and PALS (Required)
  • Minimum of 2 years emergency (preferred), relevant nursing experience

Nice To Haves

  • 2 years emergency experience

Responsibilities

  • Assume operational responsibility for the development and implementation of staff education within designated population(s).
  • Function as a learning facilitator supporting orientation, practice transitions, and continuing education.
  • Provide foundational education competency/skills validation to successfully move nurses from novice to beginner/competent practitioners.
  • Be accountable for defined aspects of staff development, continuing education and professional development of nursing staff to improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes.
  • Support system and hospital performance improvement and evidence-based practice projects and initiatives.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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