Direct Care Registered Nurse-Flexi

Sentara Healthcare Inc; South Boston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is seeking a Registered Nurse in South Boston, Virginia to provide high-quality care to diverse patients. You will be responsible for conducting assessments, creating care plans, administering medications, and educating patients and families.

Qualified candidates should have a degree in nursing and a valid nursing license. The ideal nurse will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and must obtain BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing is required.
• Bachelor of Science Nursing - BSN or MSN is preferred.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and design personalized care plans.
• Administer medications and evaluate patient responses.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and treatments.

Education

Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing

Bachelor of Science Nursing - BSN or MSN

Job 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.

Education

• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

• Registered nursing License (Required)
• Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience

• None required