Direct Care Registered Nurse
About The Position
Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse in Suffolk, Virginia. This full-time, day-shift role delivers high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. The nurse conducts patient assessments, develops and implements individualized care plans, administers medications and treatments, and evaluates patient responses. The nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care and support continuity throughout treatment. The role includes educating patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care; monitoring and recording vital signs; observing changes in patient conditions; responding with appropriate interventions; using clinical judgment to address complex health situations; consulting with medical team members as needed; and documenting care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. Sentara Obici Hospital is a 175-bed facility in Suffolk, Virginia, and a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence. Sentara describes its workforce as close to 30,000 members and states that it is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The environment is tobacco-free.
Requirements
- Nursing diploma.
- Virginia or Compact Registered Nurse license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing.
- Acute-care RN experience.
- New graduates are welcome to apply for many Registered Nurse roles.
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 patient care and ensure continuity throughout treatment.
- Educate patients and their 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 with medical team members as needed.
- Document care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Benefits
- Onsite childcare for team members.
- Free parking and shuttle service.
- Paid time off and sick leave.
- Tuition assistance and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
- Nursing excellence recognition programs.
- Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
- 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.
- 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.
- Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
