Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Services

Sentara Health•Suffolk, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara is hiring Registered Nurses for the Surgical Services departments in Suffolk, VA. Positions available Sentara Obici and BelleHarbour locations for Main OR, Ambulatory Surgery, and Endoscopy. Ideal candidates will have completed a PeriOp 101 course or have experience in scrub or circulator roles in an Operating Room. Call requirements vary, flexible scheduling. Full Time and Flexi/PRN roles are available. Sign On Bonus of up to $15,000 for qualified candidates. About the Surgical Services Department: The Main OR: Sentara Obici Hospital is a recognized Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital, with an average of 5,000 cases per year. The 40-person team supports seven operating rooms, and performs a diverse range of procedures including general, ortho, podiatry, vascular, GYN, spine, and plastics, utilizing advanced systems like DaVinci robotic technology. The team, comprising RNs, surgical assistants, surgical technologists and OR techs, works across Obici and Bell Harbor hospitals, with opportunities to assist in Obstetrics as needed. The hospital values both new graduates and experienced professionals, offering amenities like free parking, shuttle service, and a supportive, collaborative environment. The Ambulatory Surgery Center at BelleHarbour offers high-quality care within a collaborative environment that includes registered nurses, surgical techs, sterile services, and support staff, all overseen by a highly trained and experienced management team. The center features dedicated admit recovery and 6 bed post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) services. The center is expanding services and currently has one dedicated OR with expectations of a second OR in the coming months. The facility provides a range of surgical services, including orthopedic procedures, as well as gynecology, plastics, ENT, urology, General, and Podiatry. The center sees between 3 and 8 procedures per day. Endoscopy: Our newly remodeled Endoscopy Department features three state-of-the-art procedure rooms and is staffed by a dedicated team of six RNs and endoscopy technicians who work closely with a primary GI outpatient provider, with additional staff available for call coverage and surgical needs. The team performs an average of 12 to 15 procedures daily. Extensive training, lasting 4 to 6 weeks, ensures the endoscopy technician will be proficient in equipment handling, assisting during procedures, and supporting hands-on surgeries. Our experienced gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons, deliver comprehensive care through both outpatient and inpatient services, ensuring the highest quality patient care. Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital? Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment Free parking and shuttle service Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health- Clinical Ladder program Recognition programs for nursing excellence 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.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
Registered nursing License (Required)
ACLS required within 1 year of hire.
PALS within 1 year of hire.
BLS required within 90 days of hire
Scrub and circulator experience in an OR required
Candidates who have completed a PeriOp 101 program required
Candidates who have previous Operating Room Experience required
Manages complex cases in fast-paced environments
Communication with patients and providers

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Caring For Your Family and Your Career
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 have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.