Direct Care Registered Nurse

Sentara Health•Suffolk, VA

8d•$42 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Short-Term Stay/Observation Registered Nurse in Suffolk, Virginia. This full-time, night-shift role provides high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. The nurse conducts patient assessments, develops and implements individualized care plans, administers medications and treatments, and evaluates patient responses. The role works closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care and maintain continuity throughout treatment. The nurse educates patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care; monitors and records vital signs; observes changes in patient condition; and responds with appropriate interventions. The nurse uses clinical judgment to address complex health situations, consults with medical team members as needed, and documents care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. Sentara Obici Hospital is a 175-bed facility in Suffolk, Virginia, and a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence. The hospital is a tobacco-free environment. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Requirements

Nursing diploma required.
Virginia or Compact Registered Nurse license required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
Acute registered nurse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough patient assessments.
Design and implement personalized care plans.
Administer medications and treatments.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions.
Coordinate care and continuity of treatment with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
Monitor and record vital signs and observe changes in patient conditions.
Respond promptly to patient condition changes with appropriate interventions.
Use clinical judgment to address complex health situations and consult medical team members as needed.
Document care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Benefits

Onsite childcare for team members.
Free parking and shuttle service.
Paid time off and sick leave.
Tuition and educational assistance, including discounted educational opportunities.
Recognition programs for nursing excellence.
Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
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.
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.
Potential additional compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.