Summary

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.

Job description

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.

BSN or MSN preferred. Meets and maintains any requirements defined by specific specialty; Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire; Emergency Care - ACLS & PALS or ENPC within 1 year of hire; Oncology Care ONS/ONCC or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire. Women's Care - Perinatal departments; NRP within 6 months of hire. Inpatient Pediatrics. PALS within 6 months of hire. All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.

Education

RN-Associate's Degree OR
RN-Bachelor's Degree OR
RN-Diploma OR
RN-Master's Degree OR
RN-Doctorate Degree

Certification/Licensure

Registered Nurse (RN) License - Compact/Multi-State License OR
Registered Nurse (RN) License - Single State – Virginia
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)

Experience

2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience (preferred)

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center's Emergency Department is a 37-bed facility that sees a wide range of acute and emergent diagnoses. Recently designated as a Level III Trauma Center, we see a multitude of traumatic injuries that require emergent stabilization. Also a certified Primary Stroke Center, we were recently awarded with the Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Award for Stroke Care—the highest award a hospital can receive. We pride ourselves on being able to care for anyone and anything that comes through our door. From pediatric to geriatric patients and every age in between—we specialize in respiratory, cardiac, septic, and behavioral health alike. If working in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment along awesome teammates is exciting to you—come join our amazing ED family!

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) License - Compact/Multi-State License OR Single State – Virginia
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 days of hire
ACLS & PALS or ENPC within 1 year of hire
RN-Associate's Degree OR RN-Bachelor's Degree OR RN-Diploma OR RN-Master's Degree OR RN-Doctorate Degree
2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience (preferred)
BSN or MSN preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Pet Insurance
Adoption Reimbursement
Fertility Reimbursement
Surrogacy Reimbursement
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Sign-on Bonus up to $20,000

Company overview

Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.