City/State
Suffolk, VAWork Shift
First (Days)Overview:
Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Nursing Professional Development Generalist for day shift in our Surgical Services area in Suffolk, VA! Ideal candidates will have previous Perioperative experience in circulating.
About the Surgical Services Department:
The Main OR: Sentara Obici Hospital is a recognized Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital, with an average of 5,000 cases per year. The 40-person team supports seven operating rooms, and performs a diverse range of procedures including general, ortho, podiatry, vascular, GYN, spine, and plastics, utilizing advanced systems like DaVinci robotic technology. The team, comprising RNs, surgical assistants, surgical technologists and OR techs, works across Obici and Bell Harbor hospitals, with opportunities to assist in Obstetrics as needed. The hospital values both new graduates and experienced professionals, offering amenities like free parking, shuttle service, and a supportive, collaborative environment.
The Ambulatory Surgery Center at BelleHarbour offers high-quality care within a collaborative environment that includes registered nurses, surgical techs, sterile services, and support staff, all overseen by a highly trained and experienced management team. The center features dedicated admit recovery and 6 bed post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) services. The center is expanding services and currently has one dedicated OR with expectations of a second OR in the coming months. The facility provides a range of surgical services, including orthopedic procedures, as well as gynecology, plastics, ENT, urology, General, and Podiatry. The center sees between 3 and 8 procedures per day.
Endoscopy: Our newly remodeled Endoscopy Department features three state-of-the-art procedure rooms and is staffed by a dedicated team of six RNs and endoscopy technicians who work closely with a primary GI outpatient provider, with additional staff available for call coverage and surgical needs. The team performs an average of 12 to 15 procedures daily. Extensive training, lasting 4 to 6 weeks, ensures the endoscopy technician will be proficient in equipment handling, assisting during procedures, and supporting hands-on surgeries. Our experienced gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons, deliver comprehensive care through both outpatient and inpatient services, ensuring the highest quality patient care.
Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?
Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment
Free parking and shuttle service
Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health- Clinical Ladder program
Recognition programs for nursing excellence
A Nurse Professional Development Generalist is responsible for supporting the ongoing education and professional development of nursing staff. This role involves assessing the educational needs of nursing teams, designing and implementing training programs, and ensuring that nurses maintain competencies aligned with the latest clinical standards and regulations. The Nurse Professional Development Generalist collaborates with other healthcare professionals to improve patient outcomes, promotes evidence-based practice, and enhances the overall quality of care.
Bachelor of Science- Nursing (Required)
MSN Preferred
BLS Required
CNOR-(Preferred)
Valid Registered Nursing License (Required)
2 years of nursing experience (Required)
Operating room experience, circulator or scrub (required)
Previous education experience (preferred)
Manages complex cases in fast-paced environments
Communication with patients and providers
Keywords: same day surgery, surgical, outpatient surgery, periop, CNOR, preop, Scrub, Circulate, Nursing Development, Education, Nursing generalist
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Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.
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:
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