Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator - Emergency Department

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (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

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA, is hiring a nursing leader for the Emergency Department. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, improving safety, and guiding staff to deliver Gold Standard patient care.

You will oversee day-shift operations, coach peers, and optimize patient flow in a high-volume ED recognized for excellence. Requirements include a BSN, RN license in Virginia or compact, and at least 18 months of ED experience.

Qualifications

• RN VA or Compact License in good standing.
• 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 various audits to ensure quality and compliance

Skills

Leadership

Patient flow

Peer coaching

Conflict resolution

Team coordination

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

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 Include

• 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

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 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.