Primary Care RN

Sentara Health; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Health in Elizabeth City, NC seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care, conduct assessments, design and implement care plans, administer medications, and monitor patient responses. The RN will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care and patient advocacy throughout the treatment process.

The role emphasizes patient and family education, ongoing clinical judgment, adherence to safety standards, and continuous learning to support Sentara's

Qualifications

• Must have Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire is required.
• ONS/ONCC or Sentara approved chemotherapy & biotherapy provider card within 6 months of hire.
• PALS within 90 days of hire for Inpatient Pediatrics.
• NRP within 6 months of hire for Neonatal care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care including assessments, care planning, medication administration, and evaluating responses to interventions.

Skills

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Critical thinking

Nursing process knowledge

Education

Basic Life Support within 90 days

ACLS within 90 days

PALS within 90 days

Oncology provider card (ONS/ONCC) or Sentara approved

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months

Job description

City/State

Elizabeth City, NC

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.