Registered Nurse Acute IMCU Stepdown'
About The Position
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for the 3 South- Acute Cardiac/Stroke Unit. This is a Full Time, position in Williamsburg, VA. The Acute Cardiac/Stroke & IMCU Unit, 3 South, provides care for patients with various cardiac conditions including heart failure, cardiac rhythm disturbances, newly implanted permanent pacemakers and defibrillators, post-coronary interventions, post-ablation, and myocardial infarctions. The unit also cares for patients undergoing pre/post catheterization and acute stroke patients. This 24-bed unit operates with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6, with assistance from Patient Care Techs (1:8 ratio on average). The patient acuity is higher than a typical medical-surgical unit. The unit is preparing to transition to a Cardiac PCU step-down with a 1:4 ratio before the end of the year, offering nurses an opportunity for growth in a dynamic, high-acuity setting. Sentara Williamsburg Medical Center is recognized as a certified stroke center and holds Magnet designation for excellence in patient care, fostering a collaborative environment for nurses to develop their expertise in cardiac care.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma from an accredited Registered 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
- NIH within 1 year of hire
Nice To Haves
- BSN or MSN preferred
- Acute care nursing experience preferred
- Background in Stroke or Telemetry preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide care for patients with cardiac conditions including heart failure, cardiac rhythm disturbances, newly implanted permanent pacemakers and defibrillators, post-coronary interventions, post-ablation, myocardial infarctions.
- Care for patients undergoing pre/post catheterization.
- Care for acute stroke patients.
- Prepare for a transition to a Cardiac PCU step-down.
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
- 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
