Registered Nurse (RN) - Unit Coordinator - Telemetry / Med Surg

About the role

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Unit Coordinator for 2 South-Telemetry / Med Surg. This is a Full Time, Night shift position in Suffolk, VA. Hours: 7PM to 7AM with rotating weekend schedule.

The Cardiac Telemetry / Med Surg at Sentara Obici Hospital provides care for patients with cardiac conditions including heart failure, cardiac rhythm disturbances, newly implanted permanent pacemakers and defibrillators, post-coronary interventions, post-ablation, myocardial infarctions. 2 South also cares for pre/post catheterization, acute stroke, and post procedural neuro cases.

This 25-bed unit sees a ratio of 1:6 with assistance of Patient Care Techs. The unit cares for patients with acuity higher than a typical medical-surgical unit. 2 South Acute Cardiac is also preparing for a transition to a Cardiac PCU step-down before year's end, making it an exciting opportunity for nurses seeking growth in a dynamic, high-acuity setting.

Responsibilities

The RN Unit Coordinator Demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for assigned specialty area and provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in a department. Under the direction of the department manager leads safety and quality initiatives, focuses on and simplifies workflow, and contributes to the development of staff. Increase staff satisfaction and promotes excellent (Gold Standard) customer service.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN (Required)
• Masters of Science in Nursing - MSN (Preferred)
• Registered nursing License (Required)
• BLS required within 90 days of hire
• Professional Specialty Nursing Certification (Preferred)
• 18 months nursing experience (Required)

Benefits

• Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment
• Free parking and shuttle service
• Paid time off and tuition assistance
• Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health- Clinical Ladder program
• Recognition programs for nursing excellence
• Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• 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

Qualifications and Skills

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.