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 in the delivery of nursing care. Under the direction of the department manager, the Unit Coordinator 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 are admitted from an intensive care unit. The unit works to maximize rehabilitation while continuing to treat the cause of 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, day-shift position at 36 hours per week in Norfolk, Virginia. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 may be available to qualified applicants; ask the recruiter for details.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Registered nursing license required.
- BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
- 18 months of relevant RN experience.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care in the assigned specialty area.
- 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 the development of staff.
- Promote staff satisfaction and excellent customer service.
- Care for step-down patients, including patients on mechanical ventilators, as part of a unit focused on rehabilitation and treatment of the cause of illness.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life and disability insurance, including long-term and short-term disability.
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
- Paid parental, family caregiver, and military leave.
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
- Emergency backup care.
- Critical illness plans.
- Tuition assistance of up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
- Student debt pay down of up to $10,000.
- Pet insurance.
- Legal resources plan.
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment.
- Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.
- Potential sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified applicants.
- Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
