Direct Care Registered Nurse

Sentara Health; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403(b) with employer match

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick time, &H

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

Educational assistance

Student loan repayment

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Health in Elizabeth City, NC, is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, compassionate care across diverse patient populations. You will conduct assessments, design and implement care plans, administer medications, and evaluate responses to interventions.

You will educate patients and families, monitor vital signs, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team while ensuring safety and adherence to standards. Continuous learning and patient advocacy are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days for applicable units.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days for applicable units.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in North Carolina and active licensure as RN.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop personalized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments and evaluate patient responses.
• Monitor vital signs and intervene as needed with sound clinical judgment.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity.
• Document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Skills

BLS within 90 days

ACLS within 90 days

PALS within 90 days

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

City/State: Elizabeth City, NC

Work Shift: First (Days)

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.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $38.01 - $55.42 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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 have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

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. For positions that are available as remote work, 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.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!