Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED) - Various Shifts

Overview

Come join the Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Emergency Department, who was recently recognized with the 2025 ENA Lantern Award. A Distinction given to fewer than 100 EDs nationwide.

The Lantern Award recognizes departments that demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient care, and staff well-being.

Unit Description

The Sentara Princess Anne Hospital provides exceptional emergency care to patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week with expert staff, cutting-edge technology and specialty services, including:

• Board-certified emergency physicians
• Emergency nurses certified in advanced cardiac life support, trauma and pediatric certifications
• Pediatric-trained team to treat children of all ages
• Overnight observation rooms for children and a separate family-friendly waiting area
• Seamless connection to easily accessible radiology department
• Landing pad for Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance to ensure quicker treatment in emergency situations

Job Description

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. Responsible for performing competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by clinical area(s). Exhibits sound knowledge and understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scope of practice.

Education

• ADN required, BSN or higher preferred.

Certification

• Virginia or compact multistate RN (Registered Nurse) license in good standing.
• BLS within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS & PALS or ENPC within 1 year of hire

Experience

• 2 years Nursing Experience in a hospital setting
• RN Experience in the ED highly preferred.