Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Stepdown Unit

Overview Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Critical Care Stepdown Unit - PVSU (Progressive Ventilator Stepdown Unit). Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Applicants! Please ask the recruiter for details. City/State: Norfolk, VA. Work Shift: Third (Nights). Hours/Shift: Full Time (36 hr/week). Responsibilities The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing a competent level of nursing care using a 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. Department Overview The PVSU is a 16‑bed step‑down unit specializing in treatment of patients on mechanical ventilators. Most patients admitted to PVSU come from an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The unit focuses on maximizing rehabilitation while continuing to treat the cause of the illness through intensive physical therapy, respiratory care, and mental stimulation. Nurse/patient ratio is 3:1 based on nursing acuity. New Graduate RNs This unit welcomes new graduate nurses and experienced nurses moving into this specialty. The 11‑week Transition to Practice program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in IMC areas. For new graduates, this program is the start of a comprehensive 6‑month residency program to support your transition to practice. Education Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required) Bachelor of Science Nursing‑ BSN or MSN (preferred) Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program. Certification & Licensure Registered nursing License (required) Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License. BLS required within 90 days of hire Experience None required Benefits 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 may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Equal Opportunity Employer Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr