Nurse Unit Coordinator (UC) - Medical Specialties Unit

Sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Night shift opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Nurse Unit Coordinator for the Medical Specialties Unit. This full-time weekend night position supports safe, high‑quality nursing care on our 42‑bed unit and coordinates care across seven Substations.

The role emphasizes clinical leadership, workflow improvement, and staff development, with a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates and EPIC workflow support.

Qualifications

• Virginia RN license required.
• BSN degree required.
• BLS certification due within 90 days of hire.
• 18+ months of med-surg/orthopedic or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for assigned specialty area and provides clinical leadership.
• Leads safety and quality initiatives and improves workflow.
• Coordinates patient care across the unit and supports staff development.

Skills

RN

Nurse Leadership

Clinical leadership

Team Coordination

Education

BSN Degree

Tools

EPIC

Job description

City/StateNorfolk, VAWork ShiftWeekend NightsOverview:Sentara is hiring Nurse Unit Coordinator for our Medical Specialties Unit at Sentara Norfolk General in Norfolk, VA!Sign on bonus up to $20,000 offered for qualified candidates!Shift: Full Time, Night Shift or weekend night shift (7p-7a)6K DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWWe are the first in the Sentara System and Second in the State of Virginia to win the PRISM Award (Premiere Recognition in the Specialty of Med-Surg). Our unit is recognized for our collective achievements and contributions to the safe, high-quality care we deliver to our patients on a daily basis.Combined Our Team Members Have 20+ Years Certified as Medical Surgical Nurses. We are a 42-bed Medical Specialties Unit. Our diverse patient population includes but is not limited to CHF, Sickle Cell, Renal Failure, Vascular, Sepsis, COPD, Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis w/ Surgical Interventions, Wound Care and, an assortment of varying disease processes.We one main Nursing Station and 7 Substations. Within those Substations you can visualize your patient assignment and govern your own work area. Equipment utilized on unit has EPIC integration, thus decreasing your time inputting data. We live out our “no staff left behind” motto and teamwork model by staying in contact with each other through the use of walkie talkies, including the management team. We are ALL invested and willing to assist you in your goal to deliver stellar care!Come join our amazing team!!OverviewDemonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for assigned specialty area and provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in a department. Under the direction of the department manager leads safety and quality initiatives, focuses on and simplifies workflow, and contributes to the development of staff. Increase staff satisfaction and promotes excellent (Gold Standard) customer service.EducationBSN Degree REQUIREDCertification/LicensureVirginia RN License REQUIREDBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90-days of hireExperience18-months experience REQUIREDKeywords: Talroo-Nursing. Talroo-leadership. Registered Nurse. RN. Medical Surgical. Ortho. Orthopedic surgery. Post-surgery. Med Surg. Nursing. Med Surg Nurse. Nursing. Nurse. Leader. Manager. Supervisor. Nurse supervisor. Nurse manager. Nurse unit coordinator. Nurse leader. Clinical leadership. Night Shift. Third Shift. Nights. RN UC. Unit Coordinator. RN Leadership. Nurse Leadership. Weekend. Weekend Nights.We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $47.42 - $68.63 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, 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. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.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•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.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.