Registered Nurse; RN Observation Surgical Short Stay
Sentara Obici Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Surgical Short Stay (SSU) Observation Unit
! This is a full time, night shift position in Suffolk, VA. If you’re looking for a fast‑paced, team‑centered environment where every day brings new challenges and meaningful impact, this is the opportunity for you.
Sign On Bonus of up to $20,000 for qualified candidates.
About the UnitThe Observation/Short Stay Unit provides care for patients admitted for observation, post‑procedural monitoring, and short‑term treatment. Nurses in this unit manage a diverse patient population with a variety of medical and surgical needs. The team works closely with physicians, case managers, and ancillary departments to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality care transitions. This unit offers an excellent opportunity to refine critical thinking and time management skills in a collaborative, patient‑centered setting.
Registered nurses can expect between 6 and 8 discharges per shift with the assistance of our staff of Unit Coordinators and case managers to ensure smooth transitions.
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.
- 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 Preceptors
- 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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