Registered Nurse (RN) - Unit Coordinator - Operating Room (OR)

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) with employer match

Employee parking and shuttle service

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA is seeking an OR Unit Coordinator for a full-time Days shift. The RN Unit Coordinator demonstrates nursing proficiency in the OR and provides clinical leadership for nursing care in the department.

Under the manager, this role leads safety and quality initiatives, improves workflow, and contributes to staff development while promoting excellent customer service. BSN and VA RN license are required, with BLS due within 90 days and at least 18 months RN

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Virginia RN license required.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 18 months of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and quality initiatives in the OR.
• Provide clinical leadership for nursing care in the department.
• Focus on and simplify workflow and staff development.
• Assist in obstetrics as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Workflow improvement

Customer service

Education

BSN degree

Tools

DaVinci robotic technology

Job description

City/State Suffolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara Obici Hospital is seeking an OR Unit Coordinator: Shift: Full Time - Days Overview The OR 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.

About the department: Sentara Obici Hospital is a recognized Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital, with an average of 5,000 cases per year. The 40-person team supports seven operating rooms, and performs a diverse range of procedures including general, ortho, podiatry, vascular, GYN, spine, and plastics, utilizing advanced systems like DaVinci robotic technology. The team, comprising RNs, surgical assistants, surgical technologists and OR techs, works across Obici and Bell Harbor hospitals, with opportunities to assist in Obstetrics as needed. The hospital values both new graduates and experienced professionals, offering amenities like free parking, shuttle service, and a supportive, collaborative environment.

Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?

• Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment just steps away from work
• Free parking and shuttle service
• Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health
• Recognition programs for nursing excellence
• Education BSN Degree (REQUIRED)
• Certification/Licensure Virginia RN License (REQUIRED)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90-days of hire
• Professional Specialty Nursing Certification (preferred)
• Experience 18-months experience (REQUIRED)

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.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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!