Direct Bedside RN

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Williamsburg, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc. in Williamsburg, VA seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care across a diverse population.

The RN will perform assessments, design and implement care plans, administer medications, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care. You will educate patients and families, monitor vital signs, respond to changes, and document per standards, upholding patient safety.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state where employed
• BLS within 90 days of hire
• ACLS within 90 days for relevant units
• ONS/ONCC or Sentara approved Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months
• NRP within 6 months for applicable units

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop care plans
• Administer medications and treatments and monitor responses
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams for continuity
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments and post-discharge care
• Document care in the medical record per regulatory and organizational standards

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Clinical decision making

Education

Registered Nurse license

Tools

EMR systems

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.

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.