Registered Nurse RN - Surgical Ortho Unit_Days

Sentara Health
US - Virginia - Norfolk
October 31, 2024
Medical

City/State
Norfolk, VA

OverviewWork Shift
First (Days) (United States of America)

Sentara Leigh Orthopedic Hospitalis seeking a Registered Nurse for our busy Surgical Orthopedic Unit, 1 East! Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Applicants! Please ask the recruiter for details.

This 24 bed Surgical Unit is primarily orthopedic patients but will also have other general medical patients as well.This unit is 70% orthopedic surgical patients and 30% medical patients.
Hours:
Full Time (36 hours per week) DaysNew Grad RNs are Welcome to Apply!

This unit welcomes new graduate nurses and experienced nurses moving into this specialty.
The 11-week Transition to Practice program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in IMC areas.
For new graduates, this TTP program is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program to support your transition to practice.

As aRegistered Nursewith Sentara, you can excel in your career.
There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you.
If you desire, there are promotional opportunities into leadership or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings.
This position's primary duties include assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, giving medications, talking with family members, and being responsible for the overall care of your patients.
You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients.

Clickhere to hear Felicia tell us about a day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) with Sentara Healthcare.

Benefits:
Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B , 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks and more.Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity.
Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

Keywords:
#Indeed, med/surg, medical/surgical, orthopedics, ortho, surgical unit, Talroo-Nursing, Monster

Job Summary

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.

BSN or MSN preferred.
Meets and maintains any requirements defined by specific specialty; Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire; Emergency Care - ACLS & PALS or ENPC within 1 year of hire; Oncology Care ONS/ONCC or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire.
Women's Care - Perinatal departments; NRP within 6 months of hire.
Inpatient Pediatrics.
PALS within 6 months of hire.
All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications:

N-2YR - RN-Associate's Degree (Required), N-3YR - RN-Diploma (Non-degree) (Required), N-4YR - RN-Bachelor's Level Degree (Required), N-6YR - RN-Master's Level Degree (Required), N-DN - RN-Doctorate Level Degree

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Registered Nurse (RN) Multi State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP), Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - North Carolina, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)

Skills

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce.
Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information.
In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.

In support of our mission to improve health every day, this is a tobacco-free environment.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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