Job detail
Prevention Nurse Specialist
Sentara Health
Location
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Quick overview
Deliver community and workplace wellness initiatives, including health screenings and immunization events. Provide personalized guidance on wellness topics and administer seasonal influenza vaccinations to improve health outcomes.
Requirements summary
Requires an active RN license, BLS certification, and a minimum of 5 years of nursing experience. An unrestricted driver's license is mandatory for regional travel across the Hampton Roads area.
associate degreebachelor degreeHealth EducationMotivational InterviewingImmunization AdministrationTobacco CessationDiabetes CarePreventive ScreeningsBiometric TestingCommunity NursingBlood Pressure AssessmentCardiac Risk ManagementPatient Centered CommunicationClinical Safety Protocols
Job description
City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview
- 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.
- Required
- Qualifications: · 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
- Required
- License/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN)
- License (Virginia or
- Multi-state
- MSL)
- BLS
- Certification
- Drivers
- License: Unrestricted/active, required for regional travel
Preferred Qualifications
- · Experience in community nursing · Experience in health prevention and/or health education · Experience providing care to patients with diabetes or cardiac risk factors Primary responsibilities include: 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! Keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, Community Health, Prevention Nurse, Nurse Education, Part Time Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
- 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. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and 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. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Sick Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Professional Development
- Pet Insurance
- Critical Illness Plans
- Tuition Assistance
- Certification Reimbursement
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- 401k/403B with Employer Match
- Student Debt Pay Down
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement