Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Specialties Unit
About the role
The Registered Nursing (RN) position at Norfolk General Hospital's Medical Specialties Department requires performing competent nursing care using the nursing process. This includes meeting standards of practice and professional performance as outlined for specific clinical areas. All Direct Care RNs must have a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 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 for the specialty of Med-Surg. Our unit is recognized for our collective achievements and contributions to safe, high-quality care. With over 20 years of certified medical surgical nurses, we provide care for a diverse patient population including CHF, Sickle Cell, Renal Failure, Vascular, Sepsis, COPD, Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis with Surgical Interventions, Wound Care, and various disease processes. We utilize EPIC integration for streamlined data entry and maintain a strong team culture through communication tools like walkie-talkies.
Education and Experience
A degree in Nursing is required, and prior RN experience is preferred.
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
- Legal Resources Plan
Keywords
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