Registered Nurse - Resource Pool

Registered Nurse (RN)

Location:

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift:

First (Days)

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.

• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, and post‑discharge care, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health.
• Monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond promptly with appropriate interventions.
• Utilize sound clinical judgment to address complex health situations, consult with medical team members as needed, and document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Uphold the highest standards of patient safety, adhere to evidence‑based protocols, and contribute to a supportive and empathetic environment.
• Work tirelessly as a patient advocate to ensure each patient’s comfort, dignity, and well‑being while fostering trust and a sense of security.

All Direct Care Registered Nurses must have Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire.

• Must meet and maintain any additional Life Support requirements defined by the clinical area:
  • Critical Care/Intermediate Care Unit – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.
  • Emergency Care – ACLS & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.
  • Oncology Care – Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire.
  • Women’s Care – Perinatal departments;
    Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (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
• 401(k)/403(b) 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

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175‑bed state‑of‑the‑art facility located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA, offers full‑service hospital care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity, inclusion, and belonging, ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves. This is a tobacco‑free environment.