Registered Nurse Acute Medical Telemetry

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000

Professional Development Sessions

Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptors

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Telemetry unit at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center. This full-time night shift role offers a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for qualified candidates. The Registered Nurse will be responsible for patient education, vital signs monitoring, clinical judgment in health situations, and collaboration with other medical staff.

A Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing is required, with a BSN or MSN preferred. Experience is preferred but not mandatory. The role also requires a Registered Nursing License and BLS certification within 90 days of hiring.

Qualifications

• Educate patients and families about health conditions and treatments.
• Monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions.
• Utilize clinical judgment to address complex health situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform a competent level of nursing care.
• Document all care in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with medical team members.

Skills

Patient education

Vital signs monitoring

Clinical judgment

Documentation skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing

Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN)

Masters of Science Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse on the Medical Telemetry unit! This is a Full time, night shift position in Williamsburg, VA.

Hours

7p to 7a with rotating weekends.

Sign On Bonus

Sign On bonus up to $20,000 available for qualified candidates!

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.

Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara

Unique 6-Month Program Includes:

• No separate application required, automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area.
• General Nursing Orientation
• Specialty Clinical Track Residency
• Professional Development Sessions
• Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptors

Registered Nursing (RN)

The RN is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care— teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

Education

• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) or MSN (Preferred)
• Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.

Certification/Licensure

• Registered nursing License (Required)
• Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.
• BLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience

• None required
• 1 year of acute care (preferred)
• Previous healthcare experience (preferred)