Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Stepdown Unit

Sentara Hospitals • Norfolk, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for its 16-bed Critical Care Stepdown Unit, the Progressive Ventilator Stepdown Unit (PVSU). The unit specializes in caring for patients receiving mechanical ventilation, many of whom transfer from an intensive care unit. Its goal is to maximize rehabilitation while continuing to treat the underlying illness, using intensive physical therapy, respiratory care, and mental stimulation. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 3:1 based on nursing acuity.

The RN provides competent nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation. The role also follows professional performance standards in areas including ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN maintains the clinical knowledge and skills required for the specific care area.

New graduates and experienced nurses entering this specialty are welcome. The 11-week Transition to Practice program supports orientation and skill development in intermediate care; for new graduates, it begins a comprehensive six-month residency program. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, on the third (night) shift. Qualified applicants may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000; applicants should ask the recruiter for details.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in registered nursing.
• Registered nursing license; students in the process of obtaining a license may apply.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• No experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation.
• Apply professional nursing standards, including ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health.
• Use clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards for the specific clinical area.
• Care for stepdown patients, including patients receiving mechanical ventilation, while supporting rehabilitation and treatment of the underlying illness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and disability insurance, including long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Paid parental, family caregiver, and military leave.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Emergency backup care.
• Tuition assistance of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
• 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 sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree