Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Ortho Unit

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

36 hours per week

Job summary

Sentara Leigh Orthopedic Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse for our busy Surgical Orthopedic Unit, 1 East. The unit primarily serves orthopedic patients with some general medical cases.

New grads are welcome to apply and participate in a structured Transition to Practice program. The RN will provide nursing care using the nursing process, maintain patient safety, and support education and health promotion for diverse patient populations on a 24-bed unit.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
• BSN or MSN preferred
• Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care using the nursing process.
• Coordinate care, teach and promote health, and uphold professional standards.
• Care for orthopedic and general medical patients on a 24-bed unit.

Skills

Nursing

Education

BSN/MSN preferred

RN License

Nursing student in progress

Job description

Sentara Leigh Orthopedic Hospitalis seeking a Registered Nurse for our busy Surgical Orthopedic Unit, 1 East!

Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Applicants!

Hours/Shift:

36 hours per week/Days 7a-7p

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 Surgical Unit is primarily orthopedic patients but will also have other general medical patients as well.This unit is 70% orthopedic surgical patients and 30% medical patients.

New Grad RNs 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.

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

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!