Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Specialties
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara is currently hiring an RN to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital located in Norfolk on the Med Surg/Specialties Unit.
Job description
Department/Position Overview
This state-of-the-art 24-bed unit cares for a wide variety of medical diagnoses from CHF, COPD, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Diabetes, Stroke, end-of-life to name a few. Specializing in care for those with chronic blood disorders such as Sickle Cell. You will also become very knowledgeable in procedures such as wound vacs, high-risk medication infusions, telemetry, trach care, chest tubes, peritoneal dialysis, etc. We also offer the ability to take control of your schedule with self-scheduling!
Minimum Requirements
- Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- RN-Diploma, ASN, BSN or MSN from an accredited school
Nurse Residency and Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara
New Graduate Nurses are welcome to apply! Kickstart your nursing career with Sentara’s dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency program, designed specifically for new graduate RNs with less than one year of experience. At Sentara, we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled, with no extra paperwork or applications. The Medical Surgical Residency program combines practical skills with hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career.
Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara
Unique 6-Month Program Includes: No separate application required, automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months of experience or transitioning to a new practice area.
- General Nursing Orientation
- Specialty Clinical Track Residency
- Professional Development Sessions
- Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptors
The Sentara Nurse Residency Program/Transition to Practice will give you the skills and knowledge you need to deliver safe, quality care.
Requirements
- Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- RN-Diploma, ASN, BSN or MSN from an accredited school
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Emergency Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Paydown
- 401(k) Matching
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness Plans
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Annual Discretionary 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.