Primary Care RN

Sentara Hospitals • Norfolk, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Practice and Clinic Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in a physician practice or ambulatory clinic setting. Reporting to practice or nursing leadership, the RN assesses and triages patients, assists with procedures and examinations, administers medications and immunizations, and provides patient education and care coordination. The role manages triage, follow-up, and communication with patients between visits and coordinates with physicians and office staff. The nurse documents care in the electronic health record, supports population health outreach, and helps the practice operate safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current state RN license.
• Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Skilled ambulatory assessment and triage.
• Knowledge of chronic disease management, prevention, and immunizations.
• Ability to assist with procedures and examinations.
• Strong patient education and care coordination skills.
• Effective telephone and message triage skills.
• Proficiency with the electronic health record and clinical documentation.
• Comfort supporting population health outreach.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• One to two years of ambulatory, clinic, or medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Ambulatory Care Nursing (AMB-BC) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and performs triage in person and by phone.
• Assists physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Administers medications, immunizations, and treatments.
• Provides patient education and self-management support.
• Coordinates referrals, follow-up, and continuity of care.
• Manages patient messages and results within scope.
• Supports prevention and population health outreach.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and stocked clinical environment.
• Documents care in the electronic health record.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Paid time off and sick leave.
• 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 established system and employee eligibility criteria.
• Paid holidays.
• Educational assistance or student loan repayment.
• Paid military leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree