Direct Care RN

Sentara Health; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Health in Waynesboro, VA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care across diverse populations. You will perform assessments, create and execute individualized care plans, administer medications, monitor responses, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, continuous care.

Education includes RN Diploma/ADN/BSN/MSN with current Virginia RN license or compact license and BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia RN license or Compact Multistate RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• All Direct Care RNs must maintain BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and design individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments and evaluate responses.
• Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team for continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Monitor vital signs, respond to changes, and document care per standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

RN Diploma

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Waynesboro, VA.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus!

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Shift Time: 8a to 4:30p
• Monday through Friday schedule

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.

Licensure & Certification Requirements

• Current Virginia RN License or Compact Multistate RN License in good standing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire

Education Requirements

• RN Diploma
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• All Direct Care RN's require BLS within 90 days of hire

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
• 401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement 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 are 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.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

Remote Work Eligibility

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.