Direct Care Registered Nurse II - Emergency Department

Sentara Health•Woodbridge, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring for a Full Time Emergency Department Registered Nurse. The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform 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- 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. Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center’s Emergency Department is a 37-bed facility that sees a wide range of acute and emergent diagnoses. Recently designated as a Level III Trauma Center, we see a multitude of traumatic injuries that require emergent stabilization. Also a certified Primary Stroke Center, we were recently awarded with the Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Award for Stroke Care—the highest award a hospital can receive. We pride ourselves on being able to care for anyone and anything that comes through our door. From pediatric to geriatric patients and every age in between—we specialize in respiratory, cardiac, septic, and behavioral health alike. If working in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment along awesome teammates is exciting to you—come join our amazing ED family!

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) License - Compact/Multi-State License OR Registered Nurse (RN) License - Single State – Virginia
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
ACLS within 1 year of hire
PALS or ENPC within 1 year of hire
ONS/ONCC or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire (for Oncology Care)
NRP within 6 months of hire (for Perinatal departments)
PALS within 6 months of hire (for Inpatient Pediatrics)
BLS within 90 days of hire (for all Direct Care RN's)

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN preferred
2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience

Responsibilities

Perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process.
Adhere to standards of practice including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation.
Uphold standards of professional performance including ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice/nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health.
Utilize clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.
Provide care for a wide range of acute and emergent diagnoses in a 37-bed Emergency Department.
Stabilize patients with traumatic injuries as a Level III Trauma Center.
Provide care for pediatric to geriatric patients.
Specialize in respiratory, cardiac, septic, and behavioral health care.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
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
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified candidates