Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care Unit (Stepdown)

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Intermediate Care Unit (Stepdown) at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, VA. This full-time position offers up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants. The RN will provide essential nursing care and participate in the Transition to Practice program, supporting new graduate nurses.

The role requires a degree in Registered Nursing and a valid nursing license. The unit caters to patients needing step-down care from ICU and offers ample support for new nurses transitioning into this specialty.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid nursing license.
• Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License are welcome to apply.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform competent nursing care using the nursing process.
• Assessments, diagnosis, and patient care coordination.
• Support new graduates with a comprehensive residency program.

Education

Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing

Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN

Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program

Job description

Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Intermediate Care Unit (Stepdown)

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Applicants! Please ask the recruiter for details.

Hours/Shift: Full Time (36 hr/week)

Overview

The Registered Nursing (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.

Department Overview

This 24 bed Unit is blended with 8 Step-Down beds for patients who are too ill for general medical/surgical, but do not need an intensive level or care for the ICU.16 beds in this unit are for Med/Surg patients to include some cardiac

New Grads are Welcome to Apply!

This unit welcomes new graduate nurses and experienced nurses moving into this specialty. The 11-week Transition to Practice program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in IMC areas. For new graduates, this TTP program is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program to support your transition to practice.

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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