Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Unit

Sentara is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) at Norfolk General Hospital's Medical Surgical Unit, in Norfolk Virginia. Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 offered for qualified candidates. Shift: Weekend Nights (7p-7a) Overview 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. All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire. Education RN Degree REQUIRED Certification/Licensure Virginia RN License REQUIRED Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90-days of hire Experience Prior RN experience PREFERRED #J-18808-Ljbffr