What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Emergency Department position at Sentara Health?
Sentara RMH Medical Center is currently seeking a customer service - focused, Registered Nurse to join our emergency department team. This is an ideal position for RN candidates who enjoy a fast paced, team oriented environment.
Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 for qualifying candidates. No contract required!
Education
Associates Degree or Bachelor's degree – Nursing (Required)
Certification/Licensure
Active Registered Nurse license (Required)
Experience
Previous acute care experience (Required)
At least 1 year of Emergency Room experience (preferred)
Duties/Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for performing 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.
Transition to Practice/Nurse Residency Program
This 10-week TTP program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in Medical-Surgical areas.
Program includes:
Formal delivery of fundamental nursing concepts and standards via foundational ENO (Elsevier’s Emergency Nursing Orientation) modules blended with in-person sessions utilizing case studies, gaming, simulation, and skills labs
Exposure to Sentara policies and evidence-based practice guidelines as recommended by the Emergency Nursing Association (ENA)
Hands-on experience in the ED alongside a trained nurse preceptor
Opportunity to share your experiences/ networking with peers in a safe, protected environment
A series of virtual professional development sessions with mentoring (optional for experienced nurses
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