Registered Nurse (RN) - Unit Coordinator - 3 North Med Surg

Sentara Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare

Free parking & shuttle

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Clinical Ladder program

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA, is hiring a Unit Coordinator for 3 North Med Surg. This full-time night-shift role supports the RN team, leads safety and workflow improvements, and coordinates care to ensure quality patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN with RN licensure, a preferred MSN, and 18 months of nursing experience, with BLS within 90 days of hire. The unit offers growth opportunities within Sentara Health.

Qualifications

• BSN required for RN licensure.
• MSN preferred.
• 18 months nursing experience required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the Med Surg unit.
• Lead safety and quality initiatives and optimize workflow.
• Mentor and develop nursing staff and ensure high-quality patient care.
• Coordinate operations to ensure smooth unit function.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient care

Clinical supervision

Education

BSN

MSN (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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.

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

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

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $47.42 - $68.63 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

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.

About Sentara Obici Hospital

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

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.