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Sentara

Nurse Educator, Cardiac Operating Room (CVOR)

Sentara, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500


City/StateNorfolk, VAOverviewWork ShiftFirst (Days) (United States of America)Sentara Heart Hospital located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Nursing Professional Development Generalist (Educator) for the Cardiac OR (CVOR)This is a Full-Time position with day shift hours and great benefits! Relocation assistance can be provided!Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is

one of just five Level 1 trauma centers in Virginia, home to the Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and the region's first Magnet hospital and nationally ranked heart program at the Sentara Heart Hospital. The hospital sits on the Eastern Virginia Medical Campus which serves as the primary teaching institution. Sentara Norfolk General and the Heart Hospital offers Transplant Services: Heart, Kidney, and Pancreas. We are a Certified Stroke Center and the only Level 3 Epilepsy Center in the area.Sentara Norfolk General Hospital was

named the Best Hospital for Cardiac Care

in Virginia by Healthgrades.

The Sentara Heart Hospital

a 112-bed care facility is #2 for Cardiology services and Heart Surgery in the State of Virginia and ranks #24 in the nation for best heart programs.The Nursing Professional Development Generalist - Educator (NPDG)

is the quality, safety, and education expert for the Cardiac OR. NPDG will model professional communication techniques among department management, interdisciplinary teams, and system colleagues to create a safe and supportive environment for staff working within the Cardiac OR.Responsibilities include new hire onboarding, policy, and procedure management, promoting an environment of quality and safety, continuing education for team members.NPDG will round with staff, provide support, mentoring, and training.Liaison between staff and education department and responsible for implementation of process improvements.NPDG is the liaison for Allied Health Schools and helps establish clinical rotations.NPDG must be able to support unit during critical staffing times.NPDG will be a champion for the shared governance structure of a Magnet facility.

Job Requirements

:RN-Bachelor's Level DegreeRequired: Clinical - 2 years - Cardiac OR experienceRequired: Basic Life Support, Registered Nurse LicenseTeaching experience preferred. Nursing Professional Development (NPD) or specialty professional nursing certification preferred. Advanced or specialized life support certifications required as defined by specific specialty.Benefits : Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:Medical, Dental, Vision plansPaid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver LeaveTuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs401k/403B, 401a plansCareer Advancement OpportunitiesWork PerksFor more information about our employee benefits, CLICK HERE!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!Registered Nurses

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to chat with a Sentara RecruiterMonday-Friday2PM-3PM ESTJob SummaryThe 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.Qualifications:N-4YR - RN-Bachelor's Level Degree (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQIRegistered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License (multiple states listed)Skills : Communication, Complex Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Instructing, Learning Strategies, Service Orientation, Speaking, Technology/Computer, WritingSentara 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.In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

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