Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology

Sentara Healthcare • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

Requirements

• RN license required.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• Meets and maintains any requirements defined by specific specialty.
• Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire.
• Emergency Care - ACLS & PALS or ENPC within 1 year of hire.
• Oncology Care ONS/ONCC or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire.
• Women's Care - NRP within 6 months of hire.
• Inpatient Pediatrics - PALS within 6 months of hire.
• All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform a competent level of nursing care using the nursing process.
• Conduct assessments, diagnoses, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinate care and provide health promotion and teaching.
• Maintain professional standards of performance including ethics and communication.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and nursing research.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Work-life benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree