Sentara Health

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is one of just five Level1 trauma centers in Virginia, home to the Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and the region s first Magnet hospital and nationally ranked heart program at the Sentara Heart Hospital.. Sentara Norfolk General and the Heart Hospital offers Transplant Services: Heart, Kidney, and Pancreas.. The Sentara Heart Hospital, a 112-bed care facility, is for Cardiology services and Heart Surgery in the State of Virginia and ranks in the nation for best heart programs.. Diploma RN, associate degree RN, bachelor s degree RN, or master s degree RN.. The unit prepares and recovers patients for procedures in the Cath lab, EP lab, and Minor Procedure Room as well as the Cardiac OR for surgery.

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City/State Norfolk, VA Overview Work Shift Third (Nights) (United States of America) Sentara Heart Hospital located at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Cardiac Procedural Recovery Short Stay Unit! This is a full-time night shift position working 7pm to 7am Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Available for Qualified Candidates Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is one of just five Level1 trauma centers in Virginia, home to the Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and the region s first Magnet hospital and nationally ranked heart program at the Sentara Heart Hospital. The hospital sits on the Eastern Virginia Medical Campus which serves as the primary teaching institution. Sentara Norfolk General and the Heart Hospital offers Transplant Services: Heart, Kidney, and Pancreas. We are a Certified Stroke Center and the only Level 3 Epilepsy Center in the area. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital was named the Best Hospital for Cardiac Care in Virginia by Healthgrades. The Sentara Heart Hospital, a 112-bed care facility, is for Cardiology services and Heart Surgery in the State of Virginia and ranks in the nation for best heart programs. Department/Position Overview: Our Short Stay Unit runs between 6-8 beds and is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. We admit and prepare patients for their Cardiac Catheterization (interventional and diagnostic), Electrophysiology procedures such as cardiac ablations, Cardioversions, surgery, and ICDs/Pacemakers etc. The cardiac short stay unit will provide patient care until the patient is discharged or admitted for further observation. The ideal candidate will have cardiac experience and be comfortable reading telemetry independently. Nurse to patient ratio is 3/1 during the week, and 4/1 on the weekends. We have cardiac techs that assist our unit. The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible for performing 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. Experience/Education/Licensure/Certifications: Diploma RN, associate degree RN, bachelor s degree RN, or master s degree RN. All Direct Care RNs are required to have BLS within 90 days of hire and ACLS within 1 year of hire date. RN License Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible. RN should have 1year of nursing experience and cardiac knowledge. Benefits : Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include: <ul><li> Medical, Dental, Vision plans </li><li> Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave </li><li> Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs </li><li> 401k/403B, 401a plans </li><li> Career Advancement Opportunities </li><li> Work Perks </li></ul> For more information about our employee benefits, CLICK HERE! Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day! Sentara 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. Registered Nurses CLICK HERE to chat with a Sentara Recruiter Monday-Friday 2PM-3PM EST Job Summary Department/Position Overview: Our unit is open 24 hours 7 days a week. We admit and recover patients mostly during the day and are hiring nurses to open our unit for overnight stays. Overnight population will consist of post cardiac procedure patients as well as some ED and transfer patients awaiting procedures. The ideal candidate will have cardiac experience and be comfortable reading telemetry independently. The unit prepares and recovers patients for procedures in the Cath lab, EP lab, and Minor Procedure Room as well as the Cardiac OR for surgery. The types of procedures that we prepare and recover patients for include but is not limited to: Cardiac Catheterization (interventional and diagnostic), Electrophysiology procedures such as cardiac ablations, Cardioversions, surgery and ICDs/Pacemakers etc. 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. BSN or MSN preferred. New Hire Education Requirement: All new RNs who do not have their BSN will be required to sign a BSN Agreement committing to enrollment in an accredited RN to BSN program within 24 months of hire and successfully obtaining their BSN within 5 years of hire. Meets and maintains any requirements defined by specific specialty; Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire; Emergency Care - ACLS & PALS or ENPC within 1 year of hire; Oncology Care ONS/ONCC or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire. Women's Care - Perinatal departments; NRP within 6 months of hire. Inpatient Pediatrics. PALS within 6 months of hire. All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire. Qualifications: N-2YR - RN-Associate's Degree (Required), N-3YR - RN-Diploma (Non-degree) (Required), N-4YR - RN-Bachelor's Level Degree (Required), N-6YR - RN-Master's Level Degree (Required), N-DN - RN-Doctorate Level Degree Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - North Carolina, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP), Registered Nurse License (RN) - Nursing License - Compact/Multi-State License Skills Sentara Healthcare 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. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission to improve health every day, this is a tobacco-free environment. Associated topics: asn, cardiothoracic, care, care unit, intensive, intensive care unit, nurse, nurse clinical, registered nurse, surgical

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