About The Position

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Critical Care Stepdown Unit - PVSU (Progressive Ventilator Stepdown Unit). This role involves demonstrating proficiency in nursing practice for the assigned specialty area and providing clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in a department. The Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator, under the direction of the department manager, leads safety and quality initiatives, focuses on and simplifies workflow, and contributes to the development of staff. The goal is to increase staff satisfaction and promote excellent customer service. The PVSU at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 16-bed step-down unit specializing in the treatment of patients on mechanical ventilators, often admitted from an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The unit focuses on maximizing rehabilitation while continuing to treat the cause of the illness through intensive physical therapy, respiratory care, and mental stimulation. The nurse/patient ratio is 3:1 based on nursing acuity.

Requirements

  • Registered nursing License (Required)
  • BLS required within 90 days of hire
  • 18 months of relevant RN experience

Nice To Haves

  • MSN (Preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for assigned specialty area.
  • Provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in a department.
  • Under the direction of the department manager, leads safety and quality initiatives.
  • Focuses on and simplifies workflow.
  • Contributes to the development of staff.
  • Increases staff satisfaction.
  • Promotes excellent (Gold Standard) customer service.

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
  • Annual discretionary bonus (if eligibility criteria is met)
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