Sentara Healthcare
RN - Advanced Heart Failure Unit_Nights
Sentara Healthcare, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23510
City/State
Norfolk, VA
Overview
Work Shift
Third (Nights) (United States of America)
Sentara Heart Hospital located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Advanced Heart Failure Specialty Unit!
Shift: Full Time Night Shift
New Graduate Nurses are welcome to apply!
Kickstart your nursing career with Sentara's dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency program, designed specifically for new graduate RNs with less than one year experience. At Sentara we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled-no extra paperwork or applications. The IMCU Residency program combines practical skills with hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career.
Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus and Relocation Assistance available for qualified candidates.
The Sentara Heart Hospital, a 112-bed care facility, is #2 for Cardiology services and Heart Surgery in the State of Virginia and ranks #24 in the nation for best heart programs.
Advanced Heart Failure Department Overview:
* 24 bed Specialty Unit that provides high acuity cardiac care to patients with severe heart failure, pre/post heart transplant, the Total Artificial Heart, and pulmonary hypertension.* Work with high tech equipment such as mechanical circulatory support including ventricular assist devices (LVAD, BiVAD) and telemetry monitors.* Environment relies on 24 hours consistent communication and intricate interdisciplinary teamwork skills.* Nurses handle 3-4 patients on this unit based on acuity level.
The Advanced Heart Failure is an ACCN Gold Beacon Award Unit that is recognized for excellence in providing high-quality patient care, and a work environment that fosters teamwork, collaboration, and positivity.
Please watch our Advanced Heart Failure You Tube video to learn more about this amazing unit: https://youtu.be/lFb8V9D-H_UAs
Education:
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.
RN License Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible.
Trauma 1 Level Care and Team Culture at Sentara:
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is one of just five Level 1 trauma centers in Virginia. It is home to the Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance, a teaching facility, the region's first Magnet hospital and nationally ranked heart program at the Sentara Heart Hospital.
Nurses in a Level 1 trauma center are exposed to the most critically ill and injured patients, often dealing with complex, life-threatening conditions. This experience sharpens your nursing ability to rapidly assess, prioritize, and enhances critical thinking and decision-making skills.
As a Registered Nurse at Sentara, you will not only have the chance to advance your career but also to make a meaningful impact by improving health every day in our vibrant community. With a wide range of specialties available, you can develop and enhance your nursing skills in areas that interest you most. If you are interested in advancing your career, there are opportunities for leadership roles and specialized care across the Sentara system. In this role, your primary responsibilities include assessing and admitting patients, conducting regular checks, administering medications, communicating with family members, and overseeing the overall care of your patients. You will experience exceptional teamwork, with everyone collaborating to provide the highest quality care for our patients.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital was named the Best Hospital for Cardiac Care in Virginia by Healthgrades.
Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:
* Medical, Dental, Vision plans* Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave* Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs* 401k/403B, 401a plans* Career Advancement Opportunities* Work Perks
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
Keywords: Cardiac, Cardiac Specialty Unit, Heart Transplant Unit, Talroo-Nursing, AHFU, IMCU, New Graduate Nurse, Medical Unit, PCU, ED
Job Summary
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. 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) Multi State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP), Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - North Carolina, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)
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.
Norfolk, VA
Overview
Work Shift
Third (Nights) (United States of America)
Sentara Heart Hospital located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Advanced Heart Failure Specialty Unit!
Shift: Full Time Night Shift
New Graduate Nurses are welcome to apply!
Kickstart your nursing career with Sentara's dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency program, designed specifically for new graduate RNs with less than one year experience. At Sentara we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled-no extra paperwork or applications. The IMCU Residency program combines practical skills with hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career.
Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus and Relocation Assistance available for qualified candidates.
The Sentara Heart Hospital, a 112-bed care facility, is #2 for Cardiology services and Heart Surgery in the State of Virginia and ranks #24 in the nation for best heart programs.
Advanced Heart Failure Department Overview:
* 24 bed Specialty Unit that provides high acuity cardiac care to patients with severe heart failure, pre/post heart transplant, the Total Artificial Heart, and pulmonary hypertension.* Work with high tech equipment such as mechanical circulatory support including ventricular assist devices (LVAD, BiVAD) and telemetry monitors.* Environment relies on 24 hours consistent communication and intricate interdisciplinary teamwork skills.* Nurses handle 3-4 patients on this unit based on acuity level.
The Advanced Heart Failure is an ACCN Gold Beacon Award Unit that is recognized for excellence in providing high-quality patient care, and a work environment that fosters teamwork, collaboration, and positivity.
Please watch our Advanced Heart Failure You Tube video to learn more about this amazing unit: https://youtu.be/lFb8V9D-H_UAs
Education:
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.
RN License Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible.
Trauma 1 Level Care and Team Culture at Sentara:
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is one of just five Level 1 trauma centers in Virginia. It is home to the Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance, a teaching facility, the region's first Magnet hospital and nationally ranked heart program at the Sentara Heart Hospital.
Nurses in a Level 1 trauma center are exposed to the most critically ill and injured patients, often dealing with complex, life-threatening conditions. This experience sharpens your nursing ability to rapidly assess, prioritize, and enhances critical thinking and decision-making skills.
As a Registered Nurse at Sentara, you will not only have the chance to advance your career but also to make a meaningful impact by improving health every day in our vibrant community. With a wide range of specialties available, you can develop and enhance your nursing skills in areas that interest you most. If you are interested in advancing your career, there are opportunities for leadership roles and specialized care across the Sentara system. In this role, your primary responsibilities include assessing and admitting patients, conducting regular checks, administering medications, communicating with family members, and overseeing the overall care of your patients. You will experience exceptional teamwork, with everyone collaborating to provide the highest quality care for our patients.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital was named the Best Hospital for Cardiac Care in Virginia by Healthgrades.
Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:
* Medical, Dental, Vision plans* Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave* Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs* 401k/403B, 401a plans* Career Advancement Opportunities* Work Perks
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
Keywords: Cardiac, Cardiac Specialty Unit, Heart Transplant Unit, Talroo-Nursing, AHFU, IMCU, New Graduate Nurse, Medical Unit, PCU, ED
Job Summary
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. 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) Multi State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP), Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - North Carolina, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)
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.