Emergency Department Registered Nurse; RN Unit Coordinator; UC

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Coordinator (UC) (7a-7p)

Location: Suffolk, VA

Shift: First (Days)

Overview: Sentara Obici Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated RN Unit Coordinator to join our Emergency Department on a Full‑Time Day Shift. In this leadership role you will demonstrate proficiency in emergency nursing practice, provide clinical guidance, lead safety and quality initiatives, streamline workflows, mentor staff, and promote gold‑standard customer service for every patient and family.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and serve as a resource for nursing staff within the Emergency Department.
• Lead and participate in quality and safety initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
• Support team development through mentoring, training, and collaboration.
• Assist with process improvements to simplify workflows and improve efficiency.
• Promote teamwork, communication, and a positive work environment.

Qualifications:

• 18 months of nursing experience required.
• BSN required; master’s degree preferred (BSN required if the graduate degree is not in nursing).
• Valid RN license in the state of Virginia (or compact state).
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Professional Specialty Nursing Certification preferred.
• De‑escalation and physical intervention training required within 90 days of hire.

Benefits:

• 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 coverage.
• 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 payoff – $10,000.
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs and professional development.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal resources plan.
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus under established eligibility criteria.

About Sentara Obici Hospital: Sentara Obici Hospital is a 175‑bed, state‑of‑the‑art facility located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. It is a full‑service hospital and a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, offering specialized care in orthopedics, spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecology, breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight‑loss surgery and a heartburn treatment center.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are proud of our diverse workforce and are committed to inclusiveness, belonging, and ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve.

This is a tobacco‑free environment.