Primary Care RN

Physician Practice and Clinic Registered NurseLocation: Gloucester, VAWork Shift: First (Days)Overview:The Physician Practice and Clinic Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in a physician practice or ambulatory clinic setting. Reporting to practice or nursing leadership, this role assesses patients, assists with procedures and examinations, administers medications and immunizations, and provides patient education and care coordination. The nurse manages triage, follow-up, and communication with patients between visits and coordinates with physicians and office staff. This role matters because skilled outpatient nursing supports chronic disease management, prevention, and continuity of care. The nurse handles clinical documentation in the electronic health record, supports population health outreach, and helps the practice run safely and efficiently.Minimum Required Education:An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.Minimum Required Experience:One to two years of ambulatory, clinic, or medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred.Minimum Required Certification / Licensure:Current state RN license is required. Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Ambulatory Care Nursing (AMB-BC) certification is preferred.Minimum Required Competencies:Skilled ambulatory assessment and triage. Knowledge of chronic disease management, prevention, and immunizations. Ability to assist with procedures and examinations. Strong patient education and care coordination. Effective telephone and message triage. Proficiency with the electronic health record and clinical documentation. Comfort supporting population health outreach.Responsibilities:Assesses patients and performs triage in person and by phone.Assists physicians with examinations and procedures.Administers medications, immunizations, and treatments.Provides patient education and self-management support.Coordinates referrals, follow-up, and continuity of care.Manages patient messages and results within scope.Supports prevention and population health outreach.Maintains a safe, clean, and stocked clinical environment.Documents care in the electronic health record.Performs other related duties as assigned.We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $38.01 - $55.42 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.