Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Sentara Healthcare
Norfolk, VA

Direct Care Registered Nursing

City/State Norfolk, VA Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Antepartum (Women's Health) Full Time Nights At Sentara, we know a successful childbirth begins long before labor and delivery. That is why we offer comprehensive maternity care and support every step of the way. The Antepartum Unit at Sentara Norfolk General is dedicated to caring for complicated, high-risk pregnancies. As a specialty unit, we manage care of high-risk obstetrical patients admitted in our care. The Antepartum Unit provides comprehensive perinatal care to patients with a variety of diagnosis to include diabetes, pre-term labor, pre-term rupture of membranes, pre-eclampsia, addictions, mental health issues, abnormal bleeding, and many other medical and obstetrical complications. Patients can be with the Antepartum team for days, weeks, or even months and we help to ensure that our patients are provided with the care necessary to support their childbirth journey. Click the link below to learn more about our Antepartum Unit: https://youtu.be/ovEfUWOma-s Previous experience in Women's Health is preferred; candidates with a med-surg, IMCU, ICU, or ED background are welcome to apply. keywords: Women's Health, Antepartum, RN, Talroo-Nursing, Monster 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.