Registered Nurse (RN) - Observation Unit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sentara Virginia Beach General is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Observation Unit/2N. The fast-paced 6-8 bed unit cares for patients under 24–48-hour observation, with the goal of discharge within 24 hours or transitioning status as needed.

The RN provides compassionate, evidence-based care using the nursing process, coordinates with the care team, and supports patient education and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing in Virginia or compact state
• ADN required; BSN preferred
• Experience in Med/Surg, Stepdown, IMCU preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation)
• Coordinate care, teach health promotion, and ensure patient safety and comfort
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to achieve timely discharges and transitions

Skills

RN

Registered Nurse

Observation unit

Education

ADN

BSN

Job description

Calling all Experienced Registered Nurses for the Observation Unit/2N at Sentara Virginia Beach GH. Come join the team!

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for experience nurses

Shift: PT (24hrs) - Nights

Unit Description:

The Observation unit is a fast paced 6-8 bed unit, with potential to expand, caring for patients under 24–48-hour observation. The patient population typically includes short stay treatments, including TIA workups, stress tests, and radiology procedures. The goal is to prepare the patients for discharge within 24 hours or less, or work with the physician team to upgrade the patient's status. Sentara Virginia Beach General is recognized as a stroke center and holds magnet designation for excellence in patient care. We are seeking experienced candidates to join this team-oriented unit!

Job Description:

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.

Education:

• ADN required, BSN or higher preferred.

Certification:

• Virginia or compact multistate RN (Registered Nurse) license in good standing
• BLS within 90 days of hire.

Experience:

• RN experience in a hospital setting.
• Experience in a Med/Surg, Stepdown, IMCU

Keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, Observation unit, short stay, transition, Talroo-Nursing, Virginia Beach, VB, ADN, BSN