Operating Room RN

Overview

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.

The RN is expected to uphold the highest standards of patient safety, adhere to evidence-based protocols, and contribute to a supportive and empathetic environment. As a patient advocate, you will work tirelessly to ensure each patient’s comfort, dignity, and well-being while fostering trust and a sense of security. This role demands a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability to evolving healthcare practices, and dedication to promoting the mission and values of the healthcare organization.

City/State Norfolk, VA

Work Shift Third (Nights)

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients and design individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments and evaluate patient responses to interventions.
• Coordinate patient care with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity throughout treatment.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Monitor and record vital signs, observe condition changes, and respond promptly with appropriate interventions.
• Utilize clinical judgment to address complex health situations and document all care per regulatory and organizational standards.
• Uphold patient safety, adhere to evidence-based protocols, and foster a supportive, empathetic environment.
• Advocate for patients to ensure comfort, dignity, and well-being while promoting trust and security.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and adaptability to evolving healthcare practices.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire for all Direct Care Registered Nurses.
• Additional Life Support requirements as defined by the clinical area:
• Critical Care/Intermediate Care Unit — Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.
• Emergency Care — ACLS and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.
• Oncology Care — Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/ONCC or Sentara-approved Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire.
• Women’s Care — Perinatal departments;
  Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 6 months of hire.
• Inpatient Pediatrics — PALS within 90 days of hire.

• 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

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!

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