Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg GI-Stroke Unit
About The Position
Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Medical Surgical GI-Stroke Unit, 2 West. This unit holds the PRISM (Premiere Recognition in Specialty of Medical-Surgical) Distinction. The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for performing a competent level of nursing care using the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation. The RN also adheres to standards of professional performance such as ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice/nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN possesses the clinical knowledge and skills required for specific clinical areas. The patient population includes individuals with Stroke, Kidney Failure, Diabetes, those undergoing Diagnostic Testing, GI Surgical patients, Respiratory issues, and patients requiring chest tubes and trachs. The nurses on this 25-bed unit are dedicated to providing world-class care and have input into workflow decisions. The unit educator provides individualized orientation and supports ongoing professional development. New graduate nurses are welcome and will participate in an 11-week Transition to Practice program, followed by a comprehensive 6-month residency program. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
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
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
- Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.
Responsibilities
- Perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process.
- Adhere to standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation).
- Adhere to standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health).
- Possess clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.
- Provide world-class care to patients on the Med/Surg GI-Stroke unit.
- Participate in decision-making that impacts workflow.
- Engage in individualized orientation and ongoing educational development.
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
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
