Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical (Med Surg)

Sentara Health•Suffolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA! Sign on bonus up to $20,000 available for qualified candidates for night shift. Sign on Bonus of up to $15,000 available for qualified candidates for day shift. About the unit: The Medical-Surgical Unit at Sentara Obici Hospital is a great place to learn and grow, supported by a longstanding leadership team and strong preceptors dedicated to mentoring new nurses. With a 21-bed capacity, an RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5 or 6, and PCTs assisting with an average of 10 or 11 patients, the unit offers a collaborative, supportive environment ideal for both new graduates and experienced nurses seeking to enhance their skillset. Unit coordinators are on staff, ensuring smooth operations and quality patient care. Sentara Obici Hospital is a certified stroke center and a designated Magnet hospital recognized for excellence in patient care, making it a truly rewarding place to develop your nursing career while making a meaningful impact. 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.

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
None required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.
1 year of acute care (preferred)
Previous healthcare experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process
assessment
diagnosis
outcomes identification
planning
implementation
coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation
ethics
culturally congruent practice
communication
collaboration
leadership
education
evidence- based practice /nursing research
quality
evaluation
resource utilization
environmental health

Benefits

Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment.
Free parking and shuttle service
Paid time off and tuition assistance
Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health- Clinical Ladder program
Recognition programs for nursing excellence
Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed!
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