Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Short Stay (SSU) and Observation
About The Position
Sentara Obici Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their Surgical Short Stay (SSU) Observation Unit. This is a full-time, night shift position (7p to 7a) with rotating weekends in Suffolk, VA. The Observation/Short Stay Unit is an 18-bed department specializing in observation, post-procedural monitoring, and short-term treatments such as TIA workups, stress tests, and radiology procedures, with a typical maximum patient stay of two days. Nurses can expect 6-8 patient discharges per shift and a nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:5 to 1:6. The unit is supported by a team of unit coordinators, educators, and a nurse manager, and benefits from low staff turnover and a collaborative culture, with additional PCT staff available for patient care. This environment is suitable for both new graduate nurses and experienced Registered Nurses looking to expand their skills. Sentara Obici Hospital is recognized as a certified stroke center and holds Magnet designation for excellence in patient care.
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing
- Registered nursing License
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN
- 1 year of acute care
- Previous healthcare experience
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, coordination of care (teaching and health promotion), and evaluation.
- Adhere to 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.
- Possess clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.
Benefits
- Sign On Bonus of up to $20,000 for qualified candidates
- Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment
- 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
- 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
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
