Direct Bedside RN

Sentara Health; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental & Vision

PTO & Sick Leave

Parental Leave

401k with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the third shift to provide high-quality, compassionate care. The RN will conduct assessments, design and implement care plans, administer medications, and monitor patient responses as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will educate patients and families, monitor vital signs, and document care in accordance with standards.

Qualifications

• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS within 90 days for CC/ICU or equivalent.
• ONS/ONCC or Sentara Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months.
• NRP within 6 months for Women’s Care.
• PALS within 90 days for Inpatient Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments; monitor responses.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments and post-discharge care.
• Document care accurately following regulatory standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Assessment

Clinical Judgment

Team Collaboration

Nursing Documentation

Education

RN License

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR Software

Job description

Description

The Registered Nurse will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of patient care, including conducting thorough assessments, designing and implementing personalized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and evaluating patient responses to interventions. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout the treatment process.

City/State

Williamsburg, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview

Description

The Registered Nurse will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of patient care, including conducting thorough assessments, designing and implementing personalized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and evaluating patient responses to interventions. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout the treatment process.

In this role, you will educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. You will monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond promptly with appropriate interventions. Utilizing sound clinical judgment, you will address complex health situations, consult with medical team members as needed, and document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

The RN is expected to uphold the highest standards of patient safety, adhere to evidence-based protocols, and contribute to a supportive and empathetic environment. As a patient advocate, you will work tirelessly to ensure each patient’s comfort, dignity, and well-being while fostering trust and a sense of security. This role demands a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability to evolving healthcare practices, and dedication to promoting the mission and values of the healthcare organization. Responsible for performing competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by clinical area(s). Exhibits sound knowledge and understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities

Other Requirements

• All Direct Care Registered Nurses must have Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire.
• Must meet and maintain any additional Life Support requirements defined by the clinical area:
• Critical Care/Intermediate Care Unit - Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.
• Emergency Care - ACLS & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.
• Oncology Care - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire.
• Women’s Care - Perinatal departments; Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within 6 months of hire.
• Inpatient Pediatrics - PALS within 90 days of hire.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• 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 through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, has 145 licensed beds and features the latest healthcare technologies, serving the region with the life-saving capabilities of an ultra-modern medical center.

The hospital offers a full range of medical care from emergency heart catheterization to all-inclusive obstetrics care where patients can stay in one room. The hospital also provides advanced imaging and “smart” operating rooms. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has also achieved Magnet® recognition, the nation's highest honor for excellence in nursing. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and 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.

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

Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.