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, known as the Progressive Ventilator Stepdown Unit (PVSU). The unit specializes in caring for patients receiving mechanical ventilation, many of whom are admitted from an intensive care unit. Its focus is to maximize rehabilitation while continuing to treat the underlying illness through intensive physical therapy, respiratory care, and mental stimulation. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 3:1 based on nursing acuity.

The Registered Nurse 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 covering ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. Nurses must apply clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the unit.

The unit welcomes new graduate nurses and experienced nurses entering this specialty. New hires participate in an 11-week Transition to Practice program focused on orientation, knowledge support, and skill development in intermediate-care practice. For new graduates, this is the beginning of a comprehensive six-month residency program. Full-time positions are listed as 36 hours per week, with night shifts available. The posting also notes that 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; students completing an accredited nursing program may apply.
• Registered nursing license; students in the process of obtaining a license may apply.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• No prior 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 clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards for the Critical Care Stepdown Unit.
• Support the care and rehabilitation of patients receiving mechanical ventilation while treatment for the cause of illness continues.
• Coordinate care and collaborate with others in accordance with professional nursing standards.

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, sick leave, and holidays.
• Paid parental and military leave.
• Paid family caregiver leave and emergency backup care.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Educational assistance, including tuition assistance up to $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