The Registered Nurse provides high-quality care to cardiac surgery postoperative patients, including assessments, medication administration, and the implementation of personalized care plans. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and educate patients and families on health conditions and post-discharge care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an RN license (Virginia/Compact/Multistate) and BLS certification, with ACLS required within 90 days of hire. An RN diploma, ADN, BSN, or MSN is required, and clinical experience is preferred.
associate degreebachelor degreepostgraduate degreeMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentPatient EducationVital Signs MonitoringClinical JudgmentCare Plan ImplementationPost-operative CareInterdisciplinary CoordinationCardiac Surgery Care
Job description
City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview
Sentara Health is now hiring a Full-Time Direct Care Registered Nurse-Cardiac Surgery Postop Care in Norfolk, VA! **ALL QUALIFIED CANDIDATES CAN RECEIVE up to a $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!*
Hours: Monday-Friday 8a-430p. In-Office, NO NIGHTS, HOLIDAYS or WEEKENDS! Overview The Registered Nurse will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of patient care, including conducting thorough assessments, designing and implementing personalized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and evaluating patient responses to interventions. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout the treatment process. In this role, you will educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. You will monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond promptly with appropriate interventions. Utilizing sound clinical judgment, you will address complex health situations, consult with medical team members as needed, and document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. Education Diploma RN/ADN/BSN/MSN Certification/Licensure RN License - Virginia/Compact/Multistate Basic Life Support (BLS) ACLS required after 90 days of hire
Experience
Clinical experience preferred
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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
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Professional Development
Pet Insurance
Critical Illness Plans
Tuition Assistance
Certification Reimbursement
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
401k/403B with Employer Match
Student Debt Pay Down
Legal Resources Plan
Annual Discretionary Bonus
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. 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!
