Unit Coordinator Registered Nurse Medical Specialties
About The Position
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, is hiring a Registered Nurse – Unit Coordinator for its Medical Specialties Unit. The Unit Coordinator demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for the assigned specialty and provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care. Under the direction of the department manager, the coordinator leads safety and quality initiatives, simplifies workflow, and contributes to staff development. The role also focuses on increasing staff satisfaction and promoting 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, and wound-care needs. The unit has one main nursing station and seven substations, and uses EPIC-integrated equipment. The team emphasizes communication, teamwork, and helping staff deliver high-quality care. The base pay range for full-time employment is $47.42–$68.63 per hour. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Pay within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, or MSN.
- Virginia RN license, or eligibility for a Virginia or Compact/Multi-State license.
- BLS required for all direct-care RNs within 90 days of hire.
- 18 months of RN experience required.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS within one year of hire for Critical Care/IMCU.
Responsibilities
- 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 on and simplify workflow.
- Contribute to the development of staff.
- Help increase staff satisfaction and promote excellent customer service.
- Deliver nursing care to patients in the Medical Specialties Unit.
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, including vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Paid parental and military leave
- Paid family caregiver leave
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Emergency backup care
- Critical illness plans
- 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
- Voluntary benefits
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
- Educational assistance or student loan repayment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
