Registered Nurse Acute Cardiac / Stepdown
About The Position
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse for their 3 South- Acute Cardiac/Stroke Unit. This is a Full Time NIGHT shift position with a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 available for qualified candidates. The unit operates from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM with a rotating weekend schedule. The Acute Cardiac/Stroke Unit (3 South) specializes in the care of patients with a variety of cardiac conditions, including heart failure, cardiac rhythm disturbances, newly implanted pacemakers and defibrillators, post-coronary interventions, post-ablation care, and myocardial infarctions. The unit also manages pre- and post-catheterization patients, as well as those experiencing acute stroke. This 24-bed unit handles patients with higher acuity than a typical medical-surgical unit, offering an exciting opportunity for nurses to grow in a dynamic, high-acuity environment. As part of a certified stroke center and a Magnet-designated organization, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center provides a collaborative setting for nurses to advance their expertise in cardiac care. Sentara offers a Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Program, a unique 6-month program for RNs with less than 12 months of experience or those transitioning to a new practice area, which includes general nursing orientation, specialty clinical track residency, professional development sessions, and mentoring with a unit-based preceptor.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma from an accredited Registered Nursing Program
- Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program
- Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License
- BLS within 90 days of hire
- Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire
- NIHSS within 1 year of hire
- Acute care nursing experience preferred
- Background in Stroke or Telemetry preferred
- New graduate applicants are welcome for many Registered Nurse roles.
Nice To Haves
- BSN or MSN preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process.
- Utilize the standards of practice including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching and health promotion, and evaluation.
- Adhere to the standards of professional performance including ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice/nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health.
- Possess clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.
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
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- 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
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
