Registered Nurse, General Intensive Care Unit Interview Day at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - 12/17
Sentara Health
Summary
Join our Beacon Award-winning, 16-bed General Intensive Care Unit (GICU) at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. This dynamic unit provides advanced critical care for a diverse and complex patient population, including myocardial infarctions, life-threatening dysrhythmias, post-cardiac procedures, gastrointestinal bleeds, high-risk respiratory distress requiring mechanical ventilation, vascular surgeries, general surgeries with complications, and high-risk obstetric complications.
Job description
Department Overview
Join our Beacon Award-winning, 16-bed General Intensive Care Unit (GICU) at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. This dynamic unit provides advanced critical care for a diverse and complex patient population, including myocardial infarctions, life-threatening dysrhythmias, post-cardiac procedures, gastrointestinal bleeds, high-risk respiratory distress requiring mechanical ventilation, vascular surgeries, general surgeries with complications, and high-risk obstetric complications.
As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in the hospital's Medical Response Team (MRT) and Code Blue Team, providing expert critical care support throughout Norfolk General Hospital. Our nurses work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, utilize leading-edge technology, and develop advanced assessment and clinical decision-making skills in a fast-paced, highly respected critical care environment.
Opportunities Available
- Direct Care RNs
- Full Time Night Shift (7p-7a) Openings
Primary Duties
- Assessing/admitting patients
- Rounding checks
- Giving medications
- Talking with family members
- Responsible for the overall care of your patients
Requirements
- Compassionate, highly motivated Registered Nurse
- Capable of working in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
- Strong clinical assessment skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Emergency Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Paydown
- 401(k)/403(b) Matching
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Relocation Assistance
- Sign-On Bonus
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.