Unit Coordinator; RN Ortho​/Spine​/Bariatrics

Position: Unit Coordinator (RN) for Ortho/Spine/Bariatrics
** City/State
** Suffolk, VA
** Work Shift
** Third (Nights)
** Overview:
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* Hours:

7p to 7a with rotating weekends.
** About the Unit:
**** 1 East Surgery Unit
** is a 24-bed unit specializing in orthopedics, spine, and bariatrics, designed to provide high-quality, short-stay care. The team also sees high acuity surgical patients from Endoscopy, General surgery and GI. Average patient stay is 1 to 2 days. The RN staff can expect a 1:5 or 1:6 ratio and can expect an average of 6 to 8 patient discharges per shift.

It is a well-staffed, fast-paced environment that values ongoing staff development through a comprehensive orientation program, where managers and educators meet biweekly to refine learning strategies and enhance clinical skills. This makes 1 East Surgery an excellent environment for both experienced Registered Nurses and new graduates eager to build their expertise. The team is supported by Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) who assist with 8 to 12 patients and assist with ambulation, labs, and other patient care tasks, ensuring seamless patient support.

The presence of dedicated Unit Coordinators and experienced preceptors fosters a nurturing learning environment, making it an ideal place for skill development, professional growth, and long-term career advancement for those committed to excellence in surgical and orthopedic patient care.

Our surgeons and team are nationally recognized for excellence through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (). To achieve this, we voluntarily undergo in-depth independent peer evaluations. MBSAQIP accreditation promotes uniform standards and continuous quality improvement.
* Onsite childcare for team members provides a safe, nurturing environment just steps away.
* Free parking and shuttle service
* Paid time off and tuition assistance
* Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health
- Clinical Ladder program
* Recognition programs for nursing excellence
* Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed!
** The Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator
** demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for assigned specialty area and provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in a department. Under the direction of the department manager leads safety and quality initiatives, focuses on and simplifies workflow, and contributes to the development of staff. Increase staff satisfaction and promotes excellent (Gold Standard) customer service.
** Education
* ** Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN (required) Or
* MSN (Preferred)
** Certification/Licensure
*** Registered nursing License (Required)
* BLS required within 90 days of hire
* ACLS required within 90 days of hire
* Professional Specialty Nursing Certification preferred.
** Experience
* ** 18 Months of acute care RN experience(required)
* Previous healthcare experience (required)
* Experience in stroke and telemetry care areas preferred
* Charge nurse experience preferred

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** 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 Obici Hospital**, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited…