Primary Care RN

Sentara Health; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

401k/Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – Guild Education

Job summary

Sentara Health is hiring a Registered Nurse in Chesapeake, VA. You will deliver high-quality patient care, assess needs, develop and implement care plans, administer treatments, monitor responses, and educate patients and families.

Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team is essential to ensure continuity of care and safety. The role requires BLS within 90 days, with ACLS for critical care areas and PALS for pediatric/emergency settings, along with ongoing professional development to align

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with current credentials.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS within 90 days for Critical Care/ICU assignments.
• PALS within 90 days for Emergency Care area.
• Demonstrated ability to educate patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and design individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments; monitor responses and adjust care as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Document care accurately and timely following regulatory standards.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS within 90 days

ACLS within 90 days (ICU)

PALS within 90 days (Emergency)

Patient education

Clinical judgment

Job description

City/State

Chesapeake, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

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.

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.

Other Requirements

All Direct Care Registered Nurses must have Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire.

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.

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 ifestablished 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.

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.