Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical

Sentara Health • Charlottesville, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for Cornell 3, a Medical Surgical Unit. This is a full-time day shift position (12 hour) in Charlottesville, VA. Cornell 3 is a 24-bed medical-surgical unit focused on gastrointestinal care, addressing conditions like gallbladder diseases, appendicitis, bowel obstructions, and procedures such as colon resections and ostomy creation. The unit also cares for patients with sepsis, respiratory issues, and diabetes complications, maintaining a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5 to 1:6 for personalized care. It is an ideal environment for both experienced nurses and new graduates seeking skill development. Cornell 3 promotes a collaborative atmosphere with a multidisciplinary team and supports professional growth, blending the resources of a major medical center with a community hospital's warmth, aiming to make a meaningful difference in patient lives. Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate and the highest Patient Satisfaction scores in the system.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
• Registered nursing License (Required)
• BLS required within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
• 1 year of acute care RN Experience(preferred)
• Previous healthcare experience (preferred)
• Medical Surgical experience preferred
• Hospital based experience as an LPN or similar preferred

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process.
• The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing.
• The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

Benefits

• Up to 15k Sign On Bonus for qualified candidates
• Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500
• Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson
• 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
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

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