Registered Nurse Medical Telemetry

Sentara Health•Williamsburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Medical Telemetry Unit. This is a full-time, day shift position. The Registered Nurse will educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. They will monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond promptly with appropriate interventions. Utilizing sound clinical judgment, they will address complex health situations, consult with medical team members as needed, and document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. Sentara offers a unique 6-month Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Program for RNs with less than 12 months of experience or transitioning to a new practice area, which includes General Nursing Orientation, Specialty Clinical Track Residency, Professional Development Sessions, and Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptors. The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
Registered nursing License (Required)
Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.
BLS required within 90 days of hire
None required (for experience)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.
1 year of acute care (preferred)
Previous healthcare experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
Monitor and record vital signs.
Observe changes in patient conditions and respond promptly with appropriate interventions.
Address complex health situations utilizing sound clinical judgment.
Consult with medical team members as needed.
Document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process.
Implement the standards of practice including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation.
Adhere to the standards of professional performance including ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health.

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
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met