Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho/Joint
About The Position
Sentara Health is currently hiring for an RN to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Ortho/Joint 3 West Unit. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care in a dynamic healthcare setting. This role involves assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, delivering treatments, and supporting patients and families with education and compassionate service. The RN collaborates within an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress, make clinical adjustments, and advocate for the best patient outcomes, ensuring safety and adherence to evidence-based practices. The 3 West Ortho unit is a 12-bed unit that accommodates a variety of post-operative surgical procedures including total hip, knees, shoulders, ankles & spine. It accommodates 10-20+ surgical admissions & discharges per week, resulting in a quick patient turnover. The patient population is generally thankful and has an anticipated plan of care managing pain, physical therapy & monitoring post operative complications. The unit promotes independence by encouraging mobility, which decreases the amount of total care patients. The unit coordinators work closely with all bedside nurses & especially new nurses to ensure they become comfortable & confident in the care they provide. The unit works closely with three orthopedic surgical groups that always have genuinely dedicated Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants on site or easily accessible, enhancing the care provided to patients in a timely manner without impeding workflow. The manager is hands-on with patient care & assisting with any needs, flexible & easy to talk to. The team enjoys listening to music & having pizza parties frequently to enhance positivity & fuel motivation.
Requirements
- ADN required
- VA or compact state RN license in good standing
- Experienced or New grads welcome
Nice To Haves
- BSN or higher preferred
Responsibilities
- Assessing patient needs
- Developing individualized care plans
- Delivering treatments
- Supporting patients and families with education and compassionate service
- Collaborating within an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress
- Making clinical adjustments
- Advocating for the best patient outcomes
- Ensuring safety and adherence to evidence-based practices
- Promoting mobility to increase patient independence
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
