Direct Care Registered Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid Time Off

401k with match

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Paydown

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Health in Elizabeth City, NC seeks a Physician Practice and Clinic Registered Nurse to deliver outpatient nursing care in a physician practice or ambulatory clinic. You will triage patients, assist with procedures, administer medications and vaccines, educate patients, and coordinate referrals.

Strong EHR documentation and population health support are essential. The role requires an ADN with NC RN licensure, BLS, and 1–2 years of ambulatory or clinic experience; BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• 1–2 years ambulatory or clinic nursing experience preferred.
• Current RN license in NC with NCLEX-RN; BLS required; AMB-BC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and perform triage both in person and by phone.
• Assist physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Administer medications and immunizations.
• Provide patient education and care coordination.
• Document care in the EHR and support population health outreach.

Skills

Ambulatory care

Triage

Patient education

Care coordination

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR proficiency

Job description

Location

City/State: Elizabeth City, NC

Shift

First (Days)

Overview

The Physician Practice and Clinic Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in a physician practice or ambulatory clinic setting. Reporting to practice or nursing leadership, this role assesses patients, assists with procedures and examinations, administers medications and immunizations, and provides patient education and care coordination. The nurse manages triage, follow-up, and communication with patients between visits and coordinates with physicians and office staff. This role matters because skilled outpatient nursing supports chronic disease management, prevention, and continuity of care. The nurse handles clinical documentation in the electronic health record, supports population health outreach, and helps the practice run safely and efficiently.

Minimum Required Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Minimum Required Experience

One to two years of ambulatory, clinic, or medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred.

Minimum Required Certification / Licensure

Current state RN license is required. Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Ambulatory Care Nursing (AMB-BC) certification is preferred.

Minimum Required Competencies

• Skilled ambulatory assessment and triage
• Knowledge of chronic disease management, prevention, and immunizations
• Ability to assist with procedures and examinations
• Strong patient education and care coordination
• Effective telephone and message triage
• Proficiency with the electronic health record and clinical documentation
• Comfort supporting population health outreach

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and performs triage in person and by phone
• Assists physicians with examinations and procedures
• Administers medications, immunizations, and treatments
• Provides patient education and self-management support
• Coordinates referrals, follow-up, and continuity of care
• Manages patient messages and results within scope
• Supports prevention and population health outreach
• Maintains a safe, clean, and stocked clinical environment
• Documents care in the electronic health record
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Compensation

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.

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 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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Mission and Environment

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

Remote Work Availability

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.