Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - New Grads
About The Position
Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring an RN for the Emergency Department. This is a full-time position with multiple shifts available. The Emergency Department welcomes new graduates and experienced nurses interested in this specialty. A 20-week Transition to Practice/Nurse Residency program is available for new graduates, focusing on orientation and skill acquisition for the Emergency Department. The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing a competent level of nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation. Professional performance standards encompass ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards for specific clinical areas. The department is a high-volume unit with over 40 beds and more than 100,000 patient visits annually, featuring multiple treatment areas for patients of all acuity levels, offering diverse clinical exposure and the opportunity to work with a strong team focused on quality outcomes and performance excellence.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
- Registered nursing License (Required)
- Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
- ACLS & PALS or ENPC within 1 year of hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
- Minimum of 1 year emergency, intensive care, intermediate care or med/surg nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process.
- Adhere to standards of practice including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and coordination of care.
- Engage in health promotion and evaluation.
- Uphold 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.
- Utilize clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards required by specific clinical areas.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
- 401k/403B, 401a plans
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
- 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
- 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
