Primary Care Registered Nurse

sentara; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

401k/403B with Employer Match

Performance + Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sentara seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse in Virginia Beach, VA to provide patient-centered nursing care. You will perform assessments, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, and monitor patient responses in a team-based environment.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, education, and safety within a high-quality care setting. Requirements include an ASN or higher, RN license, and various life-support certifications.

Qualifications

• ASN or Higher required.
• RN license required.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire; PALS within 90 days for Emergency Care; ONCC/ONS certification within 6 months for Oncology; NRP within 6 months for Women’s Care; PALS within 90 days for Inpatient Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care following the nursing process.
• Assess patients, design and implement care plans, and evaluate responses to interventions.
• Administer medications and treatments with safety and accuracy.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and advocate for patients.

Skills

RN

Patient care

Education

ASN or higher

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

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.

Education

ASN or Higher required

Certification/Licensure

RN license required

Must meet and maintain any additional Life Support requirements defined by the clinical area:

• Critical Care/Intermediate Care Unit - Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.
• Emergency Care - ACLS & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.
• Oncology Care - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire.
• Women's Care - Perinatal departments; Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within 6 months of hire.
• Inpatient Pediatrics - PALS within 90 days of hire.

Experience

None required

Benefits : Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!

Keywords: Talroo-Nursing, Registered Nurse

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/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.

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.

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.

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