Registered Nurse (RN) - Nursery and Postpartum

Sentara Health

Suffolk (VA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Shift differentials

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is seeking an RN for the Labor and Delivery and Postpartum Care Unit. The role involves providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care to laboring patients from admission to discharge during nights on the L&D/postpartum unit.

The department offers a 22-bed L&D, 12 Postpartum rooms, a 20-room nursery, and opportunities for professional growth within Sentara Health. A BSN or MSN is preferred, with Virginia or compact licensure and BLS/ACLS/PALS

Qualifications

Provide competent nursing care using the nursing process.
Adhere to standards of practice and professional performance.
Demonstrate clinical knowledge across labor, delivery, and postpartum areas.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive nursing care for laboring patients.
Coordinate care from admission to discharge for L&D and Postpartum.
Support OB/GYN surgical patients including hysterectomies and mastectomies.

Skills

Nursing care

Education

RN-Associate’s Degree

RN-Bachelor’s Degree

RN-Diploma

RN-Master’s Degree

Job description

Overview

Join our dedicated nursing team at 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.

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

About The Hospital

Sentara 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 Offer

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualified candidates
Competitive compensation and shift differentials
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k)
Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment just steps away from work
Paid time off and tuition assistance
Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health
Recognition programs for nursing excellence

A message from our Chief Nursing Officer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=5-k32CCjjMg&feature=youtu.be

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. BSN or MSN preferred. Meets and maintains any requirements defined by specific specialty.

Education

RN-Associate’s Degree
RN-Bachelor’s Degree
RN-Diploma
RN-Master’s Degree

License / Certification

Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire
ACLS and PALS or ENPC within one (1) year of hire

Experience

Will 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

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