Registered Nurse; RN-Stroke/Telemetry
Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for 2 South
- Stroke/Telemetry
. This is a Full Time, Night shift position in Suffolk, VA.
Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 available for qualified candidates!
Hours: 7PM to 7AM with rotating weekend schedule.
The Stroke/Telemetry Unit at Sentara Obici Hospital 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. 2 South also cares for pre/post catheterization, acute stroke, and post procedural neuro cases. This 25-bed unit sees a ratio of 1:5 with mixed patient acuity levels. Patient Care Techs assist with a ratio of 1:8 on average.
This is a well-supported team, great for both new grad and experienced Registered Nurses seeking to advance their skills in cardiac areas. 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 just steps away from work
- 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!
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 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.
- Degree or Diploma from an accredited Registered Nursing Program
- BSN or MSN preferred.
- Students in process of completing an accredited nursing program.
- Students in the process of obtaining a 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
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