Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Spine and Bariatrics

Sentara Hospitals • Suffolk, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Ortho/Spine/ Bariatrics Unit. This is a full-time day shift position (7a-7p). The 1 East Surgery Unit is a 24-bed unit specializing in orthopedics, spine, and bariatrics, designed for high-quality, short-stay care. The team also cares for high acuity surgical patients from Endoscopy, General surgery, and GI. The average patient stay is 1 to 2 days. RN staff can expect a 1:5 or 1:6 patient ratio and an average of 6 to 8 patient discharges per shift. It is a well-staffed, fast-paced environment that values ongoing staff development through a comprehensive orientation program. The unit is supported by Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) who assist with patient care tasks, ensuring seamless patient support. Dedicated Unit Coordinators and experienced preceptors foster a nurturing learning environment, ideal for skill development, professional growth, and long-term career advancement. Our surgeons and team are nationally recognized for excellence through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
• Registered nursing License (Required)
• Students in progress of obtaining licensure
• BLS required within 90 days of hire
• 1 year of acute care nursing experience preferred
• Previous healthcare experience in GI, Endo, Surgical, stepdown, or pre/post preferred

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
• Students in process of obtaining degree in Registered nursing

Responsibilities

• Perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process.
• Adhere to the standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation).
• Adhere to 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).
• Utilize clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus up to $15,000 available for qualified candidates
• Onsite childcare for team members
• Free parking and shuttle service
• Paid time off and tuition assistance
• Recognition programs for nursing excellence
• Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs
• 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
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

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