RN Transition Unit - Full Time - Day Shift

Registered Nurse (RN) Observation/Transitional Care Unit

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara Health is seeking an RN for its Observation/Transitional Care Unit. The Obs/Transitional Care Unit is a 9-bed short stay unit used to care for med-surg patients who will be discharged within 24-48 hours. Position Status: Full-Time Day Shift Position Location: Sentara Norfolk General Minimum Requirements: RN Licensure - Virginia Required BSN, RN-Associate's Degree OR RN-Diploma Required Two years of nursing experience Preferred Previous acute care experience Preferred Job Description Summary Assesses, plans, develops, implements, and evaluates plans of care for specific patient populations. Coordinates and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate appropriate and timely patient placement and/or transfer. Coordinates and communicates capacity management plan to nursing units, leadership team, and physicians. Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards of care as required by patient populations.