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Job description
Job Location and Shift
Norfolk, VA; Third (Nights) 7:00p‑7:00a; Full Time.
Overview
Sentara is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) at Norfolk General Hospital's Medical Specialties Department in Norfolk, Virginia. Sign‑on bonus up to $20,000 offered for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
The RN is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. Standards of practice include assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation. Standards of professional performance include ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice, nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards required by specific clinical areas. All direct care RN's are required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.
Department Overview
We are the first in the Sentara System and second in the State of Virginia to win the PRISM Award (Premiere Recognition in the Specialty of Med‑Surg). Our 42‑bed Medical Specialties Unit serves a diverse patient population including CHF, sickle cell, renal failure, vascular, sepsis, COPD, pneumonia, osteomyelitis with surgical interventions, wound care, and other disease processes. The unit has one main nursing station and 7 substations, EPIC integration, and a teamwork model supported by walkie‑talkies. This environment encourages teamwork and support.
Education and Licensure
• RN Degree required.
• Virginia RN License required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90 days of hire.
Experience
Prior RN experience preferred.
Benefits
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
401(k)/403(b) with employer match
Tuition assistance – $5,250 per 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
Legal resources plan
Opportunity for discretionary bonus based on eligibility
EEO Statement
Sentara Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or other protected status.
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Worksite address
norfolk, VA, 23500, US
Who can apply
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