Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Coordinator (AHFU)

101 Sentara Hospitals; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse – Unit Coordinator for the Advanced Heart Failure Specialty Unit. You will provide clinical leadership, guide staff development, and drive improvements in patient care, safety, and quality.

Requirements include a BSN/MSN, VA RN license, BLS within 90 days, ACLS within one year, and a minimum of 18 months of RN experience. The role offers market-competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Virginia RN license or eligibility to practice in Virginia (compact/multistate RN license).
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire for direct-care RNs.
• ACLS certification within one year of hire for Critical Care/IMCU.

Responsibilities

• Leading safety and quality initiatives to support excellent patient outcomes.
• Evaluating and simplifying workflows to ensure efficient delivery of nursing care.
• Contributing to staff development and supporting a collaborative team environment.
• Promoting staff satisfaction and Gold Standard customer service.

Education

BSN or MSN

Job description

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Registered Nurse – Unit Coordinator Advanced Heart Failure Specialty Unit | Sentara Heart Hospital | Norfolk, Virginia Advance your nursing career and help lead exceptional cardiac care. Sentara Heart Hospital, located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking a Registered Nurse – Unit Coordinator for the Advanced Heart Failure Specialty Unit. Bring your clinical expertise and passion for nursing leadership to a team caring for patients with complex cardiac needs. In this role, you will support nursing practice, guide staff development, and help drive improvements in patient care, safety, and quality.

About the Role

Working under the direction of the department manager, the RN Unit Coordinator provides clinical leadership and demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice within the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Leading safety and quality initiatives that support excellent patient outcomes.
• Evaluating and simplifying workflows to support efficient delivery of nursing care.
• Contributing to staff development and supporting a collaborative team environment.
• Promoting staff satisfaction and excellent, Gold Standard customer service.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
• Licensure and Certifications: Virginia RN license or eligibility to practice in Virginia through a compact/multistate RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire for all direct-care RNs.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within one year of hire for Critical Care/IMCU.

Experience

Take the next step in your nursing career.

At least 18 months of RN experience required.

Compensation

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, 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.

Diversity, inclusion, and belonging

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!

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