Direct Care Registered Nurse-Endoscopy

Direct Care Registered Nurse-Endoscopy

Sentara Medical Group is currently hiring a Direct Care Registered Nurse-Endoscopy!

Position Location: Norfolk, VA

Position Hours-Endoscopy Unit Schedule: Full-Time, Days 4 days (MondayFriday, 07301700) Call Requirements: 1-2 Weekday call shift 1700-0700 & 1 weekend a month

Reports To: Endoscopy Supervisor

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Endoscopy Unit. This position involves comprehensive patient care across the continuumpre-operative assessment, intra-procedure assistance, and post-procedure recoveryfor a variety of outpatient and inpatient procedures. The Endoscopy RN plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality care for patients undergoing procedures in pulmonary, gastroenterology, and ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct patient assessments and preparations for endoscopic procedures
• Provide safe and effective support during procedures, including sedation monitoring and sterile technique
• Deliver post-procedure care, monitoring recovery and ensuring patient readiness for discharge or transfer
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal outcomes
• Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled (68 call shifts/month, including at least one weekend)

The Registered Nurse will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of patient care, including conducting thorough assessments, designing and implementing personalized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and evaluating patient responses to interventions. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout the treatment process.

In this role, you will educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. You will monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond promptly with appropriate interventions. Utilizing sound clinical judgment, you will address complex health situations, consult with medical team members as needed, and document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Education:

• Diploma RN/ADN/BSN/MSN

Certification/Licensure:

• RN License - Virginia/Compact/Multistate
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• ACLS required after 90 days of hire

Experience:

• Clinical experience preferred

About Us: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a nationally recognized tertiary care facility and teaching institution. Our Endoscopy Unit plays a vital role in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that support Pulmonary, GI, and ENT services. We are committed to excellence in patient care, innovation, and professional development.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career Medical, Dental, Vision plans Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Paid Time Off and Sick Leave 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 Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

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.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.