Direct Care Registered Nurse
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing competent nursing care using the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, identifying outcomes, planning, implementation, care coordination, teaching and health promotion, and evaluation. The role follows professional performance standards covering ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and nursing research, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN applies the clinical knowledge and skills needed to meet the standards of the assigned clinical area. The position is based in South Boston, Virginia, and has a rotating work shift. Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital provides services including cardiovascular and emergency care, a family birthing center, hospitalist services, imaging and radiology, laboratory services, nephrology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and surgery. No prior experience is required, and new graduates are welcome to apply for many RN roles. The stated base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93–$61.01 per hour. New graduate RNs with less than one year of experience are offered a 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. Pay may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.
Requirements
- Degree or diploma in registered nursing; students completing an accredited nursing program may be considered.
- Registered nursing license; students in the process of obtaining a registered nursing license may be considered.
- BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, care coordination, teaching and health promotion, and evaluation.
- Apply professional nursing standards related to ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and nursing research, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health.
- Use clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards for the assigned clinical area.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- 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
- Potential additional compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, and extra-shift incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
