Direct Care Registered Nurse

Description

The Registered Nurse will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of patient care, including conducting thorough assessments, designing and implementing personalized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and evaluating patient responses to interventions. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout the treatment process.

In this role, you will educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. You will monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond promptly with appropriate interventions. Utilizing sound clinical judgment, you will address complex health situations, consult with medical team members as needed, and document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

The RN is expected to uphold the highest standards of patient safety, adhere to evidence‑based protocols, and contribute to a supportive and empathetic environment. As a patient advocate, you will work tirelessly to ensure each patient’s comfort, dignity, and well‑being while fostering trust and a sense of security. This role demands a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability to evolving healthcare practices, and dedication to promoting the mission and values of the healthcare organization.

You will provide competent level of nursing care through the nursing process and demonstrate required clinical knowledge and skills.

• Conduct thorough assessments and design personalized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments and evaluate patient responses.
• Monitor and record vital signs, observe changes, and respond promptly.
• Consult with medical team members and document all care per regulations.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post‑discharge care.
• Advocate for patient comfort, dignity, and well‑being, fostering trust.
• Adhere to evidence‑based protocols and uphold patient safety standards.

• All Direct Care Registered Nurses must have Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire.
• Critical Care/Intermediate Care Unit – Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.
• Emergency Care – ACLS & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.
• Oncology Care – Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire.
• Women’s Care – Perinatal departments;
  Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within 6 months of hire.
• Inpatient Pediatrics – PALS within 90 days of hire.

ASN or higher required

RN license required

None required

Sentara offers an attractive array of full‑time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.

Our success is supported by a family‑friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

‑Nursing, RN, Registered Nurse