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How much do copd educator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for copd educator in Virginia is $24.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.52 and $27.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a COPD educator?

A COPD Educator is a healthcare professional who teaches patients about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), its management, and ways to improve their quality of life. They provide education on medications, breathing techniques, lifestyle changes, and proper inhaler use. COPD Educators may work in hospitals, clinics, or community settings, collaborating with healthcare teams to support patients. Their goal is to help individuals better manage their condition, reduce hospital visits, and improve overall lung health.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a COPD educator?

As a COPD Educator, your days will frequently involve assessing patients’ understanding of their condition, providing tailored education on medication use and inhaler technique, and teaching strategies for symptom management. You may run group classes, one-on-one sessions, or collaborate with physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists to develop patient-specific care plans. Tracking patient progress and documenting outcomes are also important parts of the role. This position allows you to make a significant impact on patients’ long-term health and support their journey toward managing chronic lung disease more effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a COPD educator?

To thrive as a COPD Educator, you need a background in respiratory therapy, nursing, or a related healthcare field, along with experience in patient education about chronic lung disease. Familiarity with spirometry, oxygen therapy equipment, electronic medical records, and certifications such as Certified COPD Educator (CCEP) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) are typical requirements. Strong interpersonal communication, cultural sensitivity, and motivational interviewing skills help build trust and effectively guide patients. These competencies are crucial for equipping individuals with the knowledge and strategies needed to manage COPD, improve health outcomes, and reduce hospital readmissions.

Infographic showing various Copd Educator job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,097 per year, or $24.1 per hour.

Registered Nurses (RN) - Medical Specialties Unit - ALL SHIFTS

Sentara Healthcare Inc

Norfolk, VA • On-site

$55 - $80/hr

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Job description

Sentara is hiring Registered Nurses for our PRISM Awarded Medical Specialties Unit at Norfolk General in Norfolk, VA.

Sign on Bonuses up to $20,000 offered for qualified candidates. Relocation Packages available.

Shifts Hiring: Day and Night Shifts.

Department Overview

We are the first in the Sentara System and second in the State of Virginia to win the PRISM Award (Premiere Recognition in the Specialty of Med‑Surg). Our unit is recognized for our collective achievements and contributions to the safe, high‑quality care we deliver to our patients on a daily basis.

Combined, our team members have 20+ years certified as medical surgical nurses. We are a 42‑bed Medical Specialties Unit. Our diverse patient population includes CHF, Sickle Cell, Renal Failure, Vascular, Sepsis, COPD, Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis with surgical interventions, Wound Care, and various disease processes.

We have one main nursing station and seven substations. We utilize EPIC with integration to reduce data entry time. We emphasize teamwork and communication via walkie‑talkies.

Overview

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible for performing a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care—including teaching and health promotion—and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice / nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

All direct care RNs are required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Education
  • RN Degree REQUIRED
Certification / Licensure
  • Virginia RN License REQUIRED
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90 days of hire
Experience
  • Prior RN experience PREFERRED
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