Direct Care RN - Wound care

Sentara Health Plans; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

401k/403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Health Plans seeks a Registered Nurse for its Regional Resource Pool. This role offers a flexible work schedule and requires handling diverse patient care responsibilities, including assessments and implementing care plans.

The ideal candidate will educate patients, monitor health, and collaborate with a healthcare team for optimal patient outcomes. A Registered Nursing diploma and BLS certification are required along with a minimum of 18 months of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Successfully demonstrate competent nursing care using the nursing process.
• Possess clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards in nursing practice.
• Maintain a patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients.
• Educate patients and families about health and treatment.
• Monitor vital signs and respond to patient changes.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical judgment

Medication administration

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nursing diploma

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

**City/State**Charlottesville, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**Overview:**# # ***RN Regional Resource Pool: Flexible Work Schedule, Self-Scheduling, Premium Pay, and Resource Pool Differential***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.* **Must reside within 75 miles and 90 minutes of two hospitals in the Northern Virginia or Blue Ridge region:*** **Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge, VA; Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg, VA; and Sentara Martha Jefferson in Charlottesville, VA.****Education*** Registered Nursing diploma (Required)**Certification/Licensure*** Registered Nurse License (Required)* All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.**Experience*** Requires a minimum of 18 months of experience.Keywords: Monster, Nursing All, Talroo-Nursing, Nursing-Other, Step-down-other, Stepdown-Vascular, Resource Pool, IMCU, Intermediate Care, Progressive Care, PCU, Stepdown, RN, registered nurse, self-scheduling, IMC, med/surg, cardiac, BSN, ASN, RP, Indeed, #LinkedIn, Woodbridge, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, #LI-SM1.**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• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met**Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital,** located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.**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.