Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Coordinator - Surgical Unit

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Free access to complete CEUs

Potential annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator at Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. This role requires proficiency in nursing practice and clinical leadership for nursing care delivery. The RN Unit Coordinator will lead quality initiatives and contribute to staff development.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, tuition assistance of $5,250/year, and potential bonuses. Join a dedicated team in a facility known for its comprehensive trauma services and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 18 months of nursing experience required.
• BSN required; Master’s degree preferred if not in nursing.
• Professional Specialty Nursing Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and quality initiatives.
• Simplify workflow in nursing care.
• Provide clinical leadership and enhance staff satisfaction.

Skills

Nursing practice proficiency

Clinical leadership

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Specialty-specific requirements

Education

BSN Degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Sentara is hiring a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator at Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. The role demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for the assigned specialty area and provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in a department. Under the direction of the department manager, the RN Unit Coordinator leads safety and quality initiatives, focuses on simplifying workflow, and contributes to the development of staff. The position increases staff satisfaction and promotes excellent (Gold Standard) customer service.

Shift

Weekend Night

Location

Norfolk, VA

Requirements

18 months nursing experience required. BSN required; Master’s degree preferred (if the graduate degree is not in nursing, BSN is required). Meets any specialty-specific requirements. Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire. Professional Specialty Nursing Certification preferred.

Education

• BSN Degree required

Certification & Licensure

• Virginia RN License required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90 days of hire

Experience

• 18 months experience required

Benefits

• 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
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Potential annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met

Hospital

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. The facility offers specialized services in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state‑of‑the‑art neonatal intensive care unit.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity and inclusion. The organization follows a tobacco‑free policy.