Registered Nurse; RN; Short Stay Observation Unit - Flexi Nights

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Third (Nights)

Sentara Obici Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Surgical Short Stay (SSU) Observation Unit!

Hours:

Flexi/PRN - Nights 7p to 7a

The Observation/Short Stay Unit is an 18-bed department that specializes in observation, post-procedural monitoring, and short-term treatments, including TIA workups, stress tests, and radiology procedures. The maximum stay is typically two days per patient. Registered nurses can expect between 6 and 8 patient discharges per shift, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:5 to 1:6. The unit is supported by a highly skilled team of unit coordinators, educators, and a nurse manager.

It benefits from low staff turnover and a strong culture of collaboration. Additional PCT staff are available to assist with ambulation and patient care. This well-supported team is ideal for both new graduate nurses and experienced Registered Nurses looking to expand their skills. Sentara Obici Hospital is recognized as a certified stroke center and holds magnet designation for excellence in patient care.

• 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!

Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara:

Unique 6-Month Program Includes:

• No separate application required, automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area.
• General Nursing Orientation
• Specialty Clinical Track Residency
• Professional Development Sessions
• Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptors

A message from our Chief Nursing Officer:

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

• Students in process of obtaining Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing
• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)

• Students in process of obtaining Registered nursing licensure
• Registered nursing License (Required)
• BLS required within 90 days of hire

• None required
• 1 year of acute care (preferred)
• Previous healthcare experience (preferred)

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

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