Primary Care RN

Sentara Health•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of patient care, including conducting thorough assessments, designing and implementing personalized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and evaluating patient responses to interventions. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout the treatment process. In this role, you will educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. You will monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond promptly with appropriate interventions. Utilizing sound clinical judgment, you will address complex health situations, consult with medical team members as needed, and document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. The RN is expected to uphold the highest standards of patient safety, adhere to evidence-based protocols, and contribute to a supportive and empathetic environment. As a patient advocate, you will work tirelessly to ensure each patient’s comfort, dignity, and well-being while fostering trust and a sense of security. This role demands a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability to evolving healthcare practices, and dedication to promoting the mission and values of the healthcare organization. Responsible for performing competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by clinical area(s). Exhibits sound knowledge and understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scope of practice.

Requirements

All Direct Care Registered Nurses must have Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire.
Must meet and maintain any additional Life Support requirements defined by the clinical area
ASN or higher required
RN license required
None required

Responsibilities

conducting thorough assessments
designing and implementing personalized care plans
administering medications and treatments
evaluating patient responses to interventions
coordinate patient care
educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care
monitor and record vital signs
observe changes in patient conditions
respond promptly with appropriate interventions
address complex health situations
consult with medical team members as needed
document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
uphold the highest standards of patient safety
adhere to evidence-based protocols
contribute to a supportive and empathetic environment
ensure each patient’s comfort, dignity, and well-being while fostering trust and a sense of security
performing competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Time Off, Sick
Tuition Reimbursement
a 401k/403B, 401a
Performance Plus Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities
Work Perks
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
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 have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.