Direct Care Registered Nurse

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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 medicines 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.

Location: Suffolk, VA
Work Shift: First (Days)

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients upon admission and during ongoing care.
• Design and implement individualized care plans that address each patient’s health needs.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with institutional protocols.
• Monitor vital signs and observe changes in patient conditions, responding promptly with appropriate interventions.
• Document all care and interventions accurately, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment options, and post‑discharge care.
• Collaborate with medical team members to address complex health situations and to coordinate patient care.
• Uphold the highest standards of patient safety and evidence‑based practice.
• Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring comfort, dignity, and well‑being throughout the care process.

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of hire.
• Additional life‑support certifications required by clinical area:
  • Critical Care/Intermediate Care Unit – ACLS within 90 days.
  • Emergency Care – ACLS & PALS within 90 days.
  • Oncology Care – ONS/ONCC or Sentara‑approved Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months.
  • Women’s Care – NRP within 6 months.
  • Inpatient Pediatrics – PALS within 90 days.
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to manage routine nursing procedures.
• Demonstrated competence in nursing process and critical thinking model.

• 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
• 401(k)/403(b) 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
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging guide the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

‑Nursing, RN