Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit
Sentara Obici Hospital
Suffolk, VA

RN Unit Coordinator - Short Stay Observation_Nights

City/State Suffolk, VA Overview Work Shift Third (Nights) (United States of America) Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is hiring a full time RN (Registered Nurse) to join our Team in our Short Stay/Observation Unit as a Unit Coordinator. WE HAVE ON-CAMPUS CHILDCARE: GROWING UP OBICI! BENEFITS: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include: * Medical, Dental, Vision Plans * Paid Time Off, 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 PLUS, Sentara just added MORE benefits that support the needs of you and your family. Ask about our Student Debt Program, our additional floating holiday that was added, or our new resources that will help strengthen your financial outlook. We are confident that you will find our new, enhanced benefit package will exceed your expectations! Position Overview * Full Time, 36 hours per week * Night Shift; 7pm- 7am * A minimum of 18 months of nursing experience is required. * A minimum of BSN Degree is required. * Valid Virginia or Multistate License in good standing is required. * As a Unit Coordinator, you will function in a charge nurse / staffing capacity role at times, but also have alternate tasks ranging from audits, staff schedules, patient experience, and committee work. There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities into additional leadership roles or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients. Department Overview We are an 18-bed unit that opened August 2022 with state-of-the-art equipment, including a new Ominicell. The length of stay for our patients is typically 24 - 48 hours. Our patients are usually admitted from the Operating Room or Emergency Room for TIA workups (Transient Ischemic Attack), low acuity cardiac and chest pain pending testing, asthma, and post-joint replacement care. Our ratios are 1:6. Our unit culture is one of longevity (100+ years of combined experience), flexibility, willingness to help each other succeed, and partnership. We have two Patient Care Technicians on all shifts. We foster work/life balance with schedules. ABOUT SOH NURSING Sentara Obici Hospital nurses are committed to providing evidence-based practice in their delivery of quality healthcare to our patient and families. We strive to create an environment of health and healing through nursing excellence. Sentara Obici Hospital is a 175-bed community hospital. Founded in 1951 in the heart of Suffolk, Virginia. We relocated to a new state of the art facility in 2010. Our facility has been Magnet designated since 2018. We are proud of the nursing structures we have in place that empower our nurses to transform care at the bedside: our Nurse Residency Program for new grads, shared governance councils, evidence-based practice, and commitment to lifelong learning. Here is a message from our Chief Nursing Officer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=5-k32CCjjMg&feature=youtu.be WHO SENTARA IS Sentara is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000-member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara "Employer of Choice" for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy! Diversity: Sentara prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Talroo-Leadership, Med Surg, Medical Surgical, Coordinator, Leadership, Supervisor, Leader, Charge Nurse, 23 hour stay, observation, RN, Registered Nurse, Suffolk, Job Summary 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. 18 months nursing experience required. BSN required; Master degree preferred, if the graduate degree is not in nursing then the BSN is required. Meets any requirements defined by specific specialty. Behavioral Health - de-escalation and physical intervention training within 15 days of hire. Emergency Care - de-escalation and physical intervention training within 90 days of hire. BLS required within 90 days of hire. Professional Specialty Nursing Certification preferred. 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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.