Direct Care Registered Nurse-Endoscopy

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

401k/403B with Employer Match

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Direct Care Registered Nurse for the Endoscopy Unit in Norfolk, VA. This full-time day position involves pre-operative assessment, intra-procedure support, and post-procedure recovery within pulmonary, GI, and ENT services.

You will provide sedation monitoring, sterile technique, and coordinated post-procedure care, with collaboration across an interdisciplinary team. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Virginia or Compact/Multistate.
• BLS certification is required.
• ACLS required after 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and preparations for endoscopic procedures.
• Provide safe and effective support during procedures, including sedation monitoring and sterile technique.
• Deliver post-procedure care, monitoring recovery and ensuring patient readiness for discharge or transfer.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled (6–8 call shifts/month, including at least one weekend).

Skills

Patient assessment

Sedation monitoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Diploma RN/ADN/BSN/MSN

Job description

Sign-on Bonus

• ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES CAN RECEIVE up to a $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!**

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Position Location

Norfolk, VA

Position Hours

Endoscopy Unit Schedule: Full-Time, Days 4 days (Monday–Friday, 0730–1700) Call Requirements: 1-2 Weekday call shift 1700-0700 & 1 weekend a month

Reports To

Endoscopy Supervisor

Sentara Medical Group is currently hiring a Direct Care Registered Nurse-Endoscopy!

• ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES CAN RECEIVE up to a $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!**

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Endoscopy Unit. This position involves comprehensive patient care across the continuum—pre-operative assessment, intra-procedure assistance, and post-procedure recovery—for a variety of outpatient and inpatient procedures. The Endoscopy RN plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality care for patients undergoing procedures in pulmonary, gastroenterology, and ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialties.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and preparations for endoscopic procedures
• Provide safe and effective support during procedures, including sedation monitoring and sterile technique
• Deliver post-procedure care, monitoring recovery and ensuring patient readiness for discharge or transfer
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal outcomes
• Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled (6–8 call shifts/month, including at least one weekend)

Overview

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.

Education

• Diploma RN/ADN/BSN/MSN

Certification/Licensure

• RN License - Virginia/Compact/Multistate
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• ACLS required after 90 days of hire

Experience

• Clinical experience preferred

About Us: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a nationally recognized tertiary care facility and teaching institution. Our Endoscopy Unit plays a vital role in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that support Pulmonary, GI, and ENT services. We are committed to excellence in patient care, innovation, and professional development.

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 – $10,000Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• 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.