Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Various Shifts

Sentara Health•Virginia Beach, VA

6d•$42 - $61•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Emergency Department delivers high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. The role includes assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized care plans, administering medications and treatments, evaluating responses to interventions, and coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team. The RN educates patients and families about conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care; monitors and records vital signs; observes changes in condition; responds with appropriate interventions; and documents care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. The RN uses sound clinical judgment in complex situations, follows evidence-based protocols, promotes patient safety, and advocates for each patient’s comfort, dignity, and well-being. The position requires competent nursing care using the nursing process, clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the care area, and understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scopes of practice. The department provides emergency care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with board-certified emergency physicians, certified emergency nurses, pediatric-trained staff, observation rooms for children, radiology access, and a landing pad for the Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance. Full-time night shifts are 36 hours per week, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.; part-time night shifts are 24 hours per week, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The full-time hourly base pay range is $41.93–$61.01. New graduate registered nurses with less than one year of experience have a stated starting pay rate of $36.00 per hour. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Virginia or compact multistate Registered Nurse license in good standing.
BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
ACLS and PALS or ENPC certification within one year of hire.
Two years of nursing experience in a hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
Registered Nurse experience in an Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough patient assessments.
Design and implement personalized care plans.
Administer medications and treatments and evaluate patient responses.
Coordinate patient care and continuity of care with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
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 according to 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 maintain clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the care area.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)/403(b) with employer match
Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays
Paid parental and military leave
Educational assistance or student loan repayment
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid family caregiver leave
Emergency backup care
Critical illness plans
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 eligibility criteria
Potential sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates