Registered Nurse; RN Med Surg Telemetry

Overview

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for 2 South - Acute Cardiac/Stroke Unit. This is a Full Time, Day Shift position in Suffolk, VA. Sign on Bonus up to $15,000 available for qualified candidates.

Hours:

7 AM to 7 PM with rotating weekend schedule. The 2 South Acute Cardiac/Stroke Unit provides care for patients with cardiac conditions including heart failure, cardiac rhythm disturbances, newly implanted permanent pacemakers and defibrillators, post-coronary interventions, post-ablation, myocardial infarctions, pre/post catheterization, acute stroke, and post-procedural neuro cases. This 25-bed unit has a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio with Patient Care Tech support and is preparing for a transition to a Cardiac PCU step-down, offering growth opportunities in a high-acuity setting.

Sentara Obici is recognized as a certified stroke center and magnet-designated for nursing excellence.

• Onsite childcare for team members
• Free parking and shuttle service
• Paid time off and tuition assistance
• Recognition programs for nursing excellence
• Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to support your success

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 Preceptor

The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing a competent level of nursing care demonstrated through the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care and health promotion, and evaluation. The nurse adheres to standards of professional performance including ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN applies clinical knowledge to meet standards required by the clinical area.

• Degree or Diploma from an accredited Registered Nursing Program
• BSN or MSN preferred
• Students in process of completing an accredited nursing program

• Active plan for obtaining Registered Nursing License
• BLS within 90 days of hire
• Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire
• NIH within 1 year of hire

• Acute care nursing experience preferred
• Background in Stroke or Telemetry preferred
• None required

• 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
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and access to CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Potential annual discretionary bonus based on system funding and eligibility

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed facility on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA, is a full-service hospital known as a Primary Stroke Center and Magnet-designated for nursing excellence. The hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular care, advanced imaging, gynecology, breast services, behavioral health, maternity, and weight loss treatment. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

This is a tobacco-free environment. For positions available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in multiple states including AL, DE, FL, GA, , IN, KS, LA, ME, MD, MN, NE, NV, NH, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY.