Prevention Nurse Specialist

City/StateRichmond, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Health Plans is hiring a Prevention Nurse Specialist- Richmond, VirginiaThis is a PRN position, hours may vary (generally 8am-5pm)Position area is located in Richmond, Virginia ( NOVA, Williamsburg south to Hampton)Travel reimbursementThis is a remote PRN status position with Day Shift Hours, requires onsite participation across the Richmond 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 diplomaBLS CertificationMinimum 5 years' experience working as a registered nurseActive, unrestricted driver’s license required for regional travelPreferred Qualifications:Experience in community nursingExperience in health prevention and/or health educationExperience providing care to patients with diabetes or cardiac risk factorsEducation:Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or non-degree RN diplomaCertification:BLS CertificationPrimary 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.Keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, Community Health, Prevention Nurse, Nurse EducationBenefits: Caring For Your Family and Your CareerMedical, Dental, Vision plansAdoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000Paid Time Off and Sick LeavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver LeaveEmergency Backup CareLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plansLife Insurance401k/403B with Employer MatchTuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild EducationStudent Debt Pay Down – $10,000Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional developmentPet InsuranceLegal Resources PlanColleagues 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr