Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Stepdown/Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Vascular Stepdown/IMCU unit with a 36-hour work week and a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

The RN will apply the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, while supporting health promotion and education for patients and families in a fast-paced vascular/surgical telemetry setting.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required).
• Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred).
• Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.
• Registered nursing License (Required).
• BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform competent nursing care using the nursing process.
• Assess and plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Provide patient education and health promotion.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

Overview:

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Vascular Stepdown/Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) - 9K

Sign on bonus up to $15,000 available for qualified candidates . Relocation can be provided!

Hours: Full Time (36 hr/week)

Available Shifts:

Days 7a-7p or Nights 7p-7a

Overview:

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.

What we are:

9 Kaufman is a 24-bed stepdown intermediate care unit that specializes in vascular surgery, telemetry and renal/pancreas transplant patients. 9 Kaufman is part of the Surgical Specialty Team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (SNGH). Staffing is comprised of RNs, LPNs, NCPs (nursing care partners) and UAs (unit ambassadors) and CSAs (clinical support associates).

What we do:

Some of 9 Kaufman's vascular surgeries include aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, femoral bypass surgeries and amputations. 9 Kaufman is an extension of the renal/pancreas transplant team to include the outpatient transplant center and all the nurses on 9 Kaufman are specially trained and can sit for the PCCN certification which we will help you obtain. All the beds on 9 Kaufman are monitored beds. 9 Kaufman cares for a variety of patients with telemetry needs, providing an environment conducive to extensive learning and skill development. You will be exposed to many types of patients on 9 Kaufman aiding in your ability to provide great care to anyone that chose Sentara Norfolk General Hospital to meet their healthcare needs.

Nurse to patient ratio on 9 Kaufman is 1:4.

This unit welcomes new graduate nurses and experienced nurses moving into this specialty. The 11-week Transition to Practice program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in IMC areas. For new graduates , this TTP program is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program to support your transition to practice.

Education

Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)

Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)

Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.

Certification/Licensure

Registered nursing License (Required)

Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.

BLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience

None required

Keyword: Talroo - Nursing, registered nurse, RN, vascular, renal, intermediate care, stepdown, IMCU, progressive care unit, PCU, telemetry, transplant, new grad

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 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.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital , located in Norfolk, VA, 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.

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