Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Sentara Healthcare
Reston, VA

Health & Prevention RN

City/State Reston, VA Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Sentara Health Plans is currently hiring a Health and Prevention RN for Northern Virginia! This is a Flexi / PRN position with day shift hours! Position has minimum of 4 hours per week with the opportunity to work additional hours! This position requires participation with in person health screenings and vaccine clinics in the Northern Virginia area and occasional travel outside of the area Should reside in Northern Virginia Required Qualifications: * RN License (Virginia) * BLS Certification * Associates or Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Non Degree RN Diploma * Minimum 3 years experience working as a Registered Nurse Preferred Qualifications: * Experience in Community Nursing * Experience in Health Prevention/ Health Education * Experience working with Diabetes or Cardiac Risk patients Primary responsibilities include: * Responsible for both individual and group education to promote core health improvement programs including smoking cessation, adult immunizations, heart health, cancer prevention and detection, and wise self-care * Current knowledge of regional preventive health issues, managed care health improvement initiatives, and a variety of health improvement strategies is required Sentara Health Plans provides health insurance coverage through a full suite of commercial products including consumer-driven, employee-owned and employer-sponsored plans, individual and family health plans, employee assistance plans and plans serving Medicare and Medicaid enrollees. With more than 30 years' experience in the insurance business and 20 years' experience serving Medicaid populations, we offer programs to support members with chronic illnesses, customized wellness programs, and integrated clinical and behavioral health services - all to help our members improve their health. 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, Community Health RN, Health Education, RN Education, Health Coach, Registered Nurse, Flexi Nuse, PRN Nurse, Risk Assessment Nurse Job Summary Responsible for both individual and group education to promote core health improvement programs including smoking cessation, adult immunizations, heart health, cancer prevention and detection, and wise self-care. Current knowledge of regional preventive health issues, managed care health improvement initiatives, and a variety of health improvement strategies is required. This is a clinical position that requires clinical skills and certifications. Qualifications: N-2YR - RN-Associate's Degree, N-3YR - RN-Diploma (Non-degree), N-4YR - RN-Bachelor's Level Degree, N-6YR - RN-Master's Level Degree, N-DN - RN-Doctorate Level Degree Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - North Carolina, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Virginia, Registered Nurse License (RN) - Nursing License - Compact/Multi-State License Nursing Skills Sentara 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. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.