Nurse Unit Coordinator (UC) - Medical Specialties Unit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General in Norfolk, VA, is hiring a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator for its PRISM Awarded Medical Specialties Unit. The role is night shift (7p-7a) within Sentara’s 6K Department, delivering high-quality care and leading nursing practice under the department manager.

Required BSN, Virginia RN license, and BLS within 90 days of hire, with at least 18 months of nursing experience. This on-site position emphasizes safety, workflow improvement, and staff development in a 42-bed

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Virginia RN license required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• 18 months of nursing experience required.
• Master's degree preferred if the graduate degree is not in nursing, then the BSN is required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice and provides clinical leadership for the department.
• Leads safety and quality initiatives, focuses on workflow and staff development.
• Contributes to staff development and promotes excellent customer service.

Skills

Nursing proficiency

Clinical leadership

Education

BSN degree REQUIRED

Virginia RN License REQUIRED

BLS within 90 days of hire

Job description

Sentara is hiring Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator for our PRISM Awarded Medical Specialties Unit at Sentara Norfolk General in Norfolk, VA!

Shift: Night (7p-7a)

6K DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

We 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!!

Overview

Demonstrates 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. 18 months nursing experience required. BSN required; Master degree preferred, if the graduate degree is not in nursing then the BSN is required. Meets any requirements defined by specific specialty. BLS required within 90 days of hire. Professional Specialty Nursing Certification preferred.

Education

• BSN Degree REQUIRED

Certification/Licensure

• Virginia RN License REQUIRED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90-days of hire

Experience

• 18-months experience REQUIRED