Deliver high-quality community and workplace wellness initiatives, including health screenings and immunization events. Provide personalized guidance on cardiovascular health, tobacco cessation, and chronic disease prevention to empower participants.
Requirements summary
Requires an active RN license, BLS certification, and a minimum of 5 years of nursing experience. Must possess a valid driver's license for regional travel and a degree or diploma in nursing.
City/State Richmond, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview
Sentara Health Plans is hiring a Prevention Nurse Specialist- Richmond, Virginia This is a PRN position, hours may vary (generally 8am-5pm) Position area is located in Richmond, Virginia ( NOVA, Williamsburg south to Hampton) Travel reimbursement This 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 diploma · BLS Certification · Minimum 5 years' experience working as a registered nurse · Active, unrestricted driver’s license 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 Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or non-degree RN diploma Certification: BLS Certification 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.
Keywords
RN, Registered
Nurse,
Community
Health,
Prevention
Nurse,
Nurse
Education
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term Disability
Short-Term Disability
Critical Illness Plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance
Student Debt Pay Down
Certification Reimbursement
Professional Development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Annual Discretionary Bonus
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!
Market context
Virginia prevention nurse roles need travel-ready RNs
In Virginia, Prevention Nurse Specialist roles often reflect steady demand in public health, care coordination, and community-based prevention programs. These positions are competitive because employers typically want an active RN license, BLS certification, substantial nursing experience, and the ability to travel regionally with an unrestricted driver’s license. Review the travel expectations and document your RN, BLS, and experience details early; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you quickly compare the original posting without extra research.
