The RN provides competent nursing care for patients with cardiac conditions and acute stroke using the nursing process. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, planning, and implementation of care within a high-acuity IMCU setting.
Requirements summary
Requires a degree or diploma from an accredited Registered Nursing program, with a BSN or MSN preferred. BLS is required within 90 days, while ACLS and NIH certifications must be obtained within one year.
City/State Williamsburg, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center Registered Nurse Acute Cardiac/Stroke Unit. Part Time Day shift Williamsburg, VA.
Hours
645A to 715P with rotating weekend schedule. Sign on Bonus up to $7,500 available for qualified candidates! The Acute Cardiac/Stroke Unit, 3 South, at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center provides care for patients with cardiac conditions including heart failure, cardiac rhythm disturbances, newly implanted permanent pacemakers and defibrillators, post- coronary interventions, post-ablation, myocardial infarctions. 3 South also cares for pre/post catheterization, and acute stroke.
This 24-bed unit sees a ratio of 1:6 with assistance of
Patient
Care
Techs with a ratio of 1:8 on average. The unit cares for patients with acuity higher than a typical medical-surgical unit. 3 South Acute Cardiac is also preparing for a transition to a
Cardiac
PCU step-down with ratio of 1:4 before year's end, making it an exciting opportunity for nurses seeking growth in a dynamic, high-acuity setting. Recognized as a certified stroke center and holding magnet designation for excellence in patient care, Sentara Williamsburg Medical Center provides a collaborative environment for nurses to thrive and develop their expertise in cardiac care.
Registered
Nurse
Transition to
Practice
Programs at
Sentara:
Unique 6-Month
Program
Includes: No separate application required, automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area. General Nursing Orientation Specialty Clinical Track Residency Professional Development Sessions Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptor 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. Education Degree or Diploma from an accredited Registered Nursing Program BSN or MSN preferred. Certification/Licensure BLS within 90 days of hire. Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire NIH within 1 year of hire Experience Acute care nursing experience preferred
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Professional Development
Pet Insurance
Critical Illness Plans
Tuition Assistance
Certification Reimbursement
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
401k/403B with Employer Match
Student Debt Pay Down
Legal Resources Plan
Annual Discretionary Bonus
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement
Background in
Stroke or
Telemetry preferred
Keywords: IMCU, Intermediate care, step down, PCU, stroke, telemetry, EKG, Medical, Surgical, Medical Surgical #Talroo-Nursing
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 may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, a Certified Primary Stroke Center, has 145 licensed beds and features the latest healthcare technologies, serving the region with the life-saving capabilities of an ultra-modern medical center. The hospital offers a full range of medical care from emergency heart catheterization to all-inclusive obstetrics care where patients can stay in one room. The hospital also provides advanced imaging and “smart” operating rooms. Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has also achieved Magnet® recognition, the nation's highest honor for excellence in nursing. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community. 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. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!