Registered Nurse (RN) - Unit Coordinator - 3 North General Surgery - Nights

Sentara Health Plans; Suffolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare

Free parking

Tuition assistance

Nurse residency program

401k/403B with employer match

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Unit Coordinator for 3 North Med Surg. This full-time night shift role runs 7PM to 7AM with rotating weekends, focusing on safe, efficient patient care and staff leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, RN license, and has at least 18 months nursing experience; MSN is preferred. The unit emphasizes mentorship and professional development within a Magnet-designated hospital.

Qualifications

• BSN required and RN license required.
• 18 months nursing experience required.
• MSN preferred for advanced practice or leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and quality initiatives within the unit.
• Coordinate clinical workflow to ensure smooth patient care.
• Mentor and develop unit staff under the department manager.
• Provide proficient nursing practice in a Med Surg setting.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Clinical leadership

Workflow optimization

Patient care

Education

BSN

RN License

MSN (Preferred)

Job description

City/State Suffolk, VA Work Shift Third (Nights) Overview: Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Unit Coordinator for 3 North Med Surg.

This is a Full Time , Night shift position in Suffolk, VA.

Hours: 7PM to 7AM with rotating weekend schedule.

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.

The Med Surg has 21 bed unit. A general med surg - sees all types of patients - great variety and you will see a good mix of patients.

This 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.

The RN Unit Coordinator Demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for assigned specialty area and provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in a department.

Under the direction of the department manager leads safety and quality initiatives, focuses on and simplifies workflow, and contributes to the development of staff.

Increase staff satisfaction and promotes excellent (Gold Standard) customer service.

Education Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN (Required) Masters of Science in Nursing - MSN (Preferred) Certification/Licensure Registered nursing License (Required) BLS required within 90 days of hire Professional Specialty Nursing Certification (Preferred).

Experience 18 months nursing experience (Required)

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
• Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health- Clinical Ladder program
• Recognition programs for nursing excellence
• Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed!

A message from our Chief Nursing Officer:

Nursing Opportunities at Sentara Obici Hospital #Talaroo - Nursing, Nursing Leadership, Surgery Unit, General Surgery, Telemetry, Med Surg .

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.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years.

Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan.

The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara "Employer of Choice" for over ten years.

U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years.

Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!