Prevention Nurse Specialist

Sentara Health•Virginia Beach, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Health Plans is hiring a Prevention Nurse Specialist! This is a remote part-time position within day shift hours. This is not a work from home role and requires onsite participation across the Hampton Roads region. 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. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on connecting with diverse populations, enjoys delivering supportive health education, and is passionate about improving health outcomes through hands-on engagement. 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!

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

deliver high-quality community and workplace wellness initiatives
contribute to a variety of health screenings and immunization events designed to empower individuals to take charge of their well-being
conduct one-on-one preventive screenings, including blood pressure assessments and fingerstick biometric testing
use motivational interviewing and patient centered communication to help participants understand their results and take meaningful steps toward reducing cardiovascular and lifestyle related risks
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
administer seasonal influenza vaccinations in alignment with clinical standards and safety protocols

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