Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator - Emergency Department

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA, seeks a dedicated RN with ED experience for a leadership role on the day shift. You will guide the ED team, coach peers in real time, and ensure smooth patient flow while maintaining top quality and safety standards.

BSN is required with MSN preferred; VA or Compact RN licensure is mandatory. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within Sentara Health.

Qualifications

• BSN required for RN practice.
• MSN preferred but not required.
• RN license in VA or Compact license in good standing.
• Minimum 18 months ED nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership support to the day shift.
• Engaging in active, real-time peer coaching.
• Managing conflict resolution and customer service interventions.
• Overseeing and optimizing patient flow.
• Conducting audits to ensure quality and compliance.

Education

BSN

MSN

Job description

City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Come join the Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Emergency Department, who was recently recognized with the 2025 ENA Lantern Award. A Distinction given to fewer than 100 EDs nationwide. Shift: FT - Days (Mon-Thurs) 10a to 7p Unit Description: The Sentara Princess Anne Hospital provides exceptional emergency care to patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week with expert staff, cutting-edge technology and specialty services, including: Board-certified emergency physicians Emergency nurses certified in advanced cardiac life support, trauma and pediatric certifications Pediatric-trained team to treat children of all ages Overnight observation rooms for children and a separate family-friendly waiting area Seamless connection to easily accessible radiology department Landing pad for Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance to ensure quicker treatment in emergency situations Overview 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing leadership support to the day shift
• Engaging in active, real-time peer coaching
• Managing conflict resolution and customer service interventions
• Overseeing and optimizing patient flow
• Conducting various audits to ensure quality and compliance

We’re looking for someone with a strong leadership presence - someone who is motivated to guide the team with positivity, support, and vision. The ideal candidate will be proactive in managing patient flow and committed to fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Education

BSN required, MSN preferred.

Certification/Licensure

RN VA or Compact License in good standing.

Experience

18 months nursing experience in the ED required.

Keywords

RN, Registered Nurse, Unit Coordinator, UC, Emergency Department, ED

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.

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program. 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!