Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Coordinator - Critical Care IMCU (Stepdown)
About The Position
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Critical Care Stepdown Unit, the Progressive Ventilator Stepdown Unit (PVSU). The role demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for the assigned specialty and provides clinical leadership for nursing care in the department. Under the department manager’s direction, the nurse leads safety and quality initiatives, focuses and simplifies workflow, contributes to staff development, increases staff satisfaction, and promotes excellent customer service. The PVSU is a 16-bed step-down unit specializing in care for patients on mechanical ventilators. Most patients arrive from an Intensive Care Unit. The unit works to maximize rehabilitation while continuing treatment of the underlying illness through intensive physical therapy, respiratory care, and mental stimulation. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 3:1 based on nursing acuity. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week day-shift position. Qualified applicants may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000; applicants should ask the recruiter for details. The base pay range is $47.42–$68.63 per hour for full-time employment. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; an MSN is preferred.
- Registered nursing license required.
- BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
- At least 18 months of relevant RN experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care in the assigned specialty area and demonstrate proficiency in nursing practice.
- Provide clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in the department.
- Lead safety and quality initiatives under the direction of the department manager.
- Focus and simplify workflow.
- Contribute to staff development.
- Promote staff satisfaction and excellent customer service.
- Support rehabilitation and continued treatment of PVSU patients through intensive physical therapy, respiratory care, and mental stimulation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave
- Emergency backup care
- Long-term and short-term disability plans
- Critical illness plans
- Life insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay down up to $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal resources plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
- Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified applicants
- Possible additional compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, and extra-shift incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
