Direct Care Registered Nurse

Sentara Health•Suffolk, VA

5d•$42 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Obici Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its hospital-specific Resource Pool. The pool floats to units with additional staffing or acuity needs, primarily in the IMCU or Medical/Surgical units. It offers training and precepting on the ICU and ED for nurses interested in moving into critical care, as well as placement in critical care areas for experienced nurses. The role may suit nurses who enjoy variety or want to learn new skills. The Registered Nurse delivers high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. The position includes assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and evaluating responses to interventions. The nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care and maintain continuity throughout treatment. The nurse educates patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care; monitors and records vital signs; observes changes in patient condition; and responds with appropriate interventions. The nurse uses clinical judgment to address complex health situations, consults medical team members as needed, and documents care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. The role is based at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia, and is listed for the third (night) shift. The posting gives a full-time base pay range of $41.93–$61.01 per hour. New graduate registered nurses with less than one year of experience are offered a stated starting pay rate of $36.00 per hour. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Required education is a Nursing Diploma, and a Virginia or Compact RN license is required. Acute RN experience is preferred; the posting notes that two years of acute care nursing experience is preferred for the advanced level of practice. New graduate RN candidates with hospital-based acute care backgrounds may also be considered. A BSN or MSN is preferred.

Requirements

Nursing Diploma.
Virginia or Compact RN license.
Acute RN experience is preferred.
Two years of acute care nursing experience is preferred for this advanced level of practice.
New graduate RN candidates with a hospital-based acute care background may also be considered.

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN.
Acute RN experience.
Two years of acute care nursing experience.
Hospital-based acute care background for new graduate RN candidates.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough patient assessments.
Design and implement personalized care plans.
Administer medications and treatments.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions.
Work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care and ensure continuity throughout treatment.
Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
Monitor and record vital signs.
Observe changes in patient conditions and respond promptly with appropriate interventions.
Use clinical judgment to address complex health situations and consult medical team members as needed.
Document care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Float to units with additional acuity or staffing needs, primarily IMCU or Medical/Surgical units.

Benefits

Onsite childcare.
Free parking and shuttle service.
Paid time off and sick leave, including holidays.
Tuition and educational assistance, including discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
Nursing excellence recognition programs.
Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
Emergency backup care.
Long-term and short-term disability plans.
Critical illness plans.
Life insurance.
401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
Student debt pay down up to $10,000.
Pet insurance.
Legal resources plan.
Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.
Paid military leave.