Unit Coordinator Registered Nurse Medical Specialties
About The Position
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator for its Medical Specialties Unit in Norfolk, Virginia. The role demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice in the assigned specialty and provides clinical leadership for delivery of nursing care. Under the direction of the department manager, the coordinator leads safety and quality initiatives, simplifies workflow, contributes to staff development, supports staff satisfaction, and promotes excellent customer service. The 42-bed Medical Specialties Unit cares for a diverse patient population, including patients with CHF, sickle cell disease, renal failure, vascular conditions, sepsis, COPD, pneumonia, osteomyelitis requiring surgical interventions, wounds, and other conditions. The unit has a main nursing station and seven substations. Equipment is integrated with EPIC, and staff use walkie-talkies to support communication and teamwork.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
- Virginia RN license, or eligibility for a Virginia or compact/multistate license.
- BLS certification required within 90 days of hire for direct-care RNs.
- Critical Care/IMCU ACLS certification required within one year of hire.
- At least 18 months of RN experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership for nursing care in the assigned department.
- Lead safety and quality initiatives under the direction of the department manager.
- Focus on and simplify workflow.
- Contribute to staff development.
- Promote staff satisfaction and excellent customer service.
- Provide nursing care to patients in the Medical Specialties Unit.
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 and 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
- Paid military leave
- Voluntary benefits
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
