Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Spine and Bariatrics

Suffolk, VA – First (Days) shift

About the role

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Ortho/Spine/Bariatrics Unit. Full-time day shift (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM). Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 available for qualified candidates.

About the unit

1 East Surgery Unit is a 24-bed unit specializing in orthopedics, spine, and bariatrics, designed to provide high-quality, short-stay care. The team also cares for high-acuity surgical patients from Endoscopy, General Surgery, and GI. Average patient stay is 1 to 2 days.

• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 or 1:6
• Average of 6 to 8 patient discharges per shift
• Well-staffed, fast-paced environment with ongoing staff development
• Comprehensive orientation program with biweekly manager and educator meetings to refine learning strategies and enhance clinical skills
• Ideal for both experienced RNs and new graduates
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) assist with 8 to 12 patients, handling ambulation, labs, and other patient care tasks
• Dedicated Unit Coordinators and experienced preceptors foster a nurturing learning environment
• Unit is nationally recognized for excellence through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (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 include:

• Assessment
• Diagnosis
• Outcomes identification
• Planning
• Implementation
• Coordination of care, teaching, and health promotion
• Evaluation

The standards of professional performance include:

• Ethics
• Culturally congruent practice
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership
• Education
• Evidence-based practice and nursing research
• Quality
• Evaluation
• Resource utilization
• Environmental health

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
• Students in process of obtaining degree in Registered Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) (preferred)
• Registered Nursing License (required)
• Students in progress of obtaining licensure
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire
• 1 year of acute care nursing experience (preferred)
• No experience required
• Previous healthcare experience in GI, Endo, Surgical, stepdown, or pre/post (preferred)

Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Programs

• No separate application required; automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months of experience or transitioning to a new practice area
• General Nursing Orientation
• Specialty Clinical Track Residency
• Professional Development Sessions
• Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptors

Why choose Sentara Obici Hospital?

• Onsite childcare providing a safe, nurturing environment
• Free parking and shuttle service
• Paid time off and tuition assistance
• Recognition programs for nursing excellence
• Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Paid parental and 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
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met

About Sentara Obici Hospital

Sentara Obici Hospital is a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. The hospital specializes in:

• Orthopedic and spine care
• Heart and vascular services
• Advanced imaging
• Gynecological and comprehensive breast services
• Behavioral health
• Maternity
• Weight loss surgery
• Heartburn treatment center

Sentara Obici Hospital is a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence.