Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Specialties - Days

Sentara Health Plans; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site childcare

Free parking & shuttle service

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Nurse Residency program

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Medical-Surgical Unit on the Day shift. This full-time role offers a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates and a supportive environment with strong preceptors.

The unit features a 21-bed capacity with favorable RN-to-patient ratios and dedicated PCT support. The hospital is a Magnet-designated center and a certified stroke center, emphasizing excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• RN license required; BSN/MSN preferred.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• 1 year of acute care experience preferred.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
• Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with unit staff to ensure patient safety and quality care.
• Support transition to practice for new graduates and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Nursing process

Critical thinking

Patient education

Education

BSN/MSN preferred

RN degree/diploma

Pursuing RN program

Job description

## Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Specialties - DaysApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Sentara Louise Obici Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-102824**City/State**Suffolk, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**Overview:****Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered nurse for a Full Time, Day shift in Suffolk, VA!****Sign on bonus up to $15,000 available for qualified candidates.**About the unit:**The Medical-Surgical Unit** at Sentara Obici Hospital is a great place to learn and grow, supported by a longstanding leadership team and strong preceptors dedicated to mentoring new nurses. With a 21-bed capacity, an RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5 or 6, and PCTs assisting with an average of 10 or 11 patients, the unit offers a collaborative, supportive environment ideal for both new graduates and experienced nurses seeking to enhance their skillset. Unit coordinators are on staff, ensuring smooth operations and quality patient care. Sentara Obici Hospital is a certified stroke center and a designated Magnet hospital recognized for excellence in patient care, making it a truly rewarding place to develop your nursing career while making a meaningful impact.**Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?*** Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment.* Free parking and shuttle service* Paid time off and tuition assistance* Recognition programs for nursing excellence* Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed!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 PreceptorsA message from our Chief Nursing Officer:Nursing Opportunities at Sentara Obici HospitalThe 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.**Education*** Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)* Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.* Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)**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)#Talroo-NursingKeywords: Gastro, Medsurg, Medicine Unit, post-surgical, RN, Registered Nurse, general surgery, New Grad.**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• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met**Sentara Obici Hospital**, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.**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.