Nurse Unit Coordinator (UC) - Medical Specialties Unit
About The Position
Sentara is hiring a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator for their PRISM Awarded Medical Specialties Unit at Sentara Norfolk General in Norfolk, VA. This role is on the Night shift (7p-7a). The Medical Specialties Unit is a 42-bed unit that cares for a diverse patient population including CHF, Sickle Cell, Renal Failure, Vascular, Sepsis, COPD, Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis w/ Surgical Interventions, Wound Care, and various other disease processes. The unit utilizes EPIC integration for charting and communication tools like walkie-talkies. The Unit Coordinator demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for their assigned specialty area, provides clinical leadership, leads safety and quality initiatives, simplifies workflow, contributes to staff development, increases staff satisfaction, and promotes excellent customer service.
Requirements
- 18 months nursing experience required.
- BSN Degree REQUIRED
- Virginia RN License REQUIRED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90-days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master degree preferred, if the graduate degree is not in nursing then the BSN is required.
- Meets any requirements defined by specific specialty.
- Professional Specialty Nursing Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for assigned specialty area.
- Provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in a department.
- Under the direction of the department manager leads safety and quality initiatives.
- Focuses on and simplifies workflow.
- Contributes to the development of staff.
- Increase staff satisfaction.
- Promotes excellent (Gold Standard) customer service.
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
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
