Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Admission Screening

Sentara Hospitals•Elizabeth City, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will deliver high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. The role includes conducting patient assessments, developing and implementing personalized care plans, administering medications and treatments, evaluating responses to interventions, and coordinating care with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The RN will educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care; monitor and record vital signs; observe changes in patient conditions; and respond with appropriate interventions. The position requires sound clinical judgment, consultation with medical team members as needed, and documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. The RN promotes patient safety, follows evidence-based protocols, advocates for patient comfort, dignity, and well-being, and contributes to a supportive and empathetic environment. The nurse is responsible for competent nursing care using the nursing process, and must have the clinical knowledge and skills to meet the standards of the clinical area. The role also requires understanding routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scopes of practice. Direct-care RNs must obtain Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire. Additional life-support or specialty requirements depend on the clinical area: ACLS for Critical Care/Intermediate Care and ACLS and PALS for Emergency Care within 90 days; an approved chemotherapy and biotherapy provider credential or course for Oncology Care within six months; NRP for Perinatal departments within six months; and PALS for Inpatient Pediatrics within 90 days.

Requirements

Clinical knowledge and skills sufficient to meet the standards of the clinical area.
Knowledge and understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scope of practice.
Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire for all direct-care Registered Nurses.
Additional life-support or specialty credentials may apply according to clinical area: ACLS for Critical Care/Intermediate Care within 90 days; ACLS and PALS for Emergency Care within 90 days; an approved chemotherapy and biotherapy provider credential or course for Oncology Care within six months; NRP for Perinatal departments within six months; or PALS for Inpatient Pediatrics within 90 days.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough patient assessments.
Design and implement personalized care plans.
Administer medications and treatments.
Evaluate patient responses to interventions.
Coordinate patient care with an interdisciplinary healthcare team and support continuity throughout treatment.
Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
Monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond 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.
Uphold patient safety and follow evidence-based protocols.
Advocate for patients’ comfort, dignity, and well-being.
Provide competent nursing care using the nursing process and meet the standards of the clinical area.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Life and disability insurance
401(k)/403(b) with employer match
Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays
Paid parental, family caregiver, and military leave
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
Emergency backup care
Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans
Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities
Student debt pay down up to $10,000
Pet insurance
Legal resources plan
Annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria
Voluntary benefits
Educational assistance or student loan repayment