Registered Nurse (RN) - Nursery and Postpartum

Sentara; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Onsite childcare

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA, is hiring Registered Nurses for the Nursery and Postpartum Care Unit. This 22-bed unit provides labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care, with a dedicated nursery and magnet designation.

Join a caring team focused on patient-centered care, professional growth, and a supportive work environment. This third-shift (nights) position offers a sign-on bonus up to $20,000, competitive pay, shift differentials, comprehensive benefits, onsite childcare,

Qualifications

• Virginia or Compact multi-state RN license in good standing.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• ACLS and PALS or ENPC within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process with critical thinking.
• Care for labor and delivery, recovery, and postpartum patients.
• Support OB/GYN surgical patients including hysterectomies and mastectomies.

Skills

Nursing care

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Collaboration

Education

RN-Associate’s Degree

RN-Bachelor’s Degree

RN-Diploma

RN-Master’s Degree

Job description

City/StateSuffolk, VAWork ShiftThird (Nights)Overview:Join our dedicated nursing team at Sentara Obici Hospital, where compassionate care and clinical excellence come together. We’re seeking motivated Registered Nurses to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in our Nursery and Postpartum Care Unit.As part of our team, you’ll work in a supportive environment where your voice matters, teamwork is valued, and professional growth is encouraged. Whether your passion lies in critical care or the fast-paced world of emergency nursing, Sentara Obici offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.About the HospitalSentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is a 175-bed, full-service community hospital known for its compassionate, high-quality care and strong sense of teamwork. The hospital serves as a vital part of the community, offering advanced medical services with a personal touch.Nurses here enjoy the perfect blend of professional growth and small-town warmth. You’ll serve a diverse and welcoming community while enjoying the charm of a historic city surrounded by beautiful parks, local shops, and easy access to the coast—making it a wonderful place to live, work, and grow your nursing career.About the Unit:The Labor and Delivery and Postpartum Care Unit at Sentara Obici Hospital provides an exciting, fast-paced environment. Our department is 22 beds, 10 L&D/Triage rooms and 12 Post Partum Rooms. We also have a 20 room dedicated nursery. Our unit provides the care of laboring patients from admission to discharge including labor and delivery, recovery, and postpartum care. We also care for OBGYN surgical patients to include hysterectomies and mastectomies. We are the top performing patient experience department at Obici. We frequently have daisy award winners. We are magnet designated and currently seeking an AWHONN designation as well.What We OfferSign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidatesCompetitive compensation and shift differentialsComprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment just steps away from workPaid time off and tuition assistanceOpportunities for advancement within Sentara HealthRecognition programs for nursing excellenceA message from our Chief Nursing Officer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=5-k32CCjjMg&feature=youtu.beThe 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. BSN or MSN preferred. Meets and maintains any requirements defined by specific specialty.EducationRN-Associate’s DegreeRN-Bachelor’s DegreeRN-DiplomaRN-Master’s DegreeLicense / CertificationVirginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standingBasic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hireACLS and PALS or ENPC within one (1) year of hireExperienceWill consider new grads who have preceptorship or PCT experience on an L&D floor.At least 1 year of acute care nursing experience (preferred).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 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.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.