Sentara Health
Location
Norfolk, Virginia
The RN provides high-acuity cardiac care to patients with severe heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and those undergoing heart transplants. Responsibilities include managing high-tech equipment like LVADs and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing and a valid Virginia or Compact RN license. BLS certification is required within 90 days, and ACLS is required within one year for Critical Care/IMCU roles.
24 bed Specialty Unit that provides high acuity cardiac care to patients with severe heart failure, pre/post heart transplant, the Total Artificial Heart, and pulmonary hypertension. Work with high tech equipment such as mechanical circulatory support including ventricular assist devices (LVAD, BiVAD) and telemetry monitors. Environment relies on 24 hours consistent communication and intricate interdisciplinary teamwork skills. Nurses handle 3-4 patients on this unit based on acuity level. The Advanced Heart Failure is an ACCN Gold Beacon Award Unit that is recognized for excellence in providing high-quality patient care, and a work environment that fosters teamwork, collaboration, and positivity. Please watch our Advanced Heart Failure You Tube video to learn more about this amazing
https://youtu.be/lFb8V9D-H_UAs The Sentara Heart Hospital, a 112-bed care facility, is #2 for Cardiology services and Heart Surgery in the State of Virginia and ranks #24 in the nation for best heart programs. Education Associates Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required) Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred) Certification/Licensure Virginia RN License Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible. All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire. Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire Experience None required Previous healthcare experience (preferred) New Graduate Nurses Welcome New Graduate Nurses welcome to apply! Kickstart your nursing career with Sentara’s dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency program, designed specifically for new graduate RNs with less than one year experience. At Sentara we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled-no extra paperwork or applications. The IMCU Residency program combines practical skills with hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career.
Cardiac, Cardiac Specialty Unit, Heart Transplant Unit, Talroo-Nursing, AHFU, IMCU, New Graduate Nurse, Medical Unit, PCU, ER .
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