What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Short Stay position at Sentara Health?
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Full-Time Day shift Registered Nurse for our Short Stay/ Surgical Observation Unit!
Ideal candidates will have acute care nursing experience within a similar scope of practice.
Shifts Available:
Full Time Day Shift (three 12-hour shifts)
Part Time Day Shift (two 12-hour shifts)
Sign On bonus up to $15,000 for qualified candidates!
Wendell 2 is an award-winning Surgical Short Stay unit with 24 beds, specializing in women’s health, ortho/spine, general surgery, and bariatrics, with a ratio of 1:5 or 1:6. These are all short stay populations with heavy discharge turnover. If you enjoy a quick pace- Wendell 2 is the place for you! Operating primarily on 12-hour shifts with weekend rotations, the team includes Patient Care Technicians covering 8-12 patients, Unit Coordinators, Resource Nurses, and an outstanding Educator with over 20 years of experience. The unit emphasizes comprehensive staff development through a robust orientation program where managers and educators meet biweekly to optimize learning, making it an ideal environment for both experienced nurses and new graduates seeking skill development. Wendell 2 fosters a collaborative atmosphere with a multidisciplinary team, blending the resources of a major medical center with community hospital warmth, all while maintaining a focus on patient safety and quality care.
Recognized for excellence, their proactive leadership and innovative practices earned them the prestigious Big Cup Award for 2025, reflecting a culture of continuous improvement and outstanding patient outcomes.
Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate
Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson
Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500
Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson
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 experience or transitioning to a new practice area.
General Nursing Orientation
Specialty Clinical Track Residency
Professional Development Sessions
Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptors
Education
Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
Certification/Licensure
Registered nursing License (Required)
BLS required within 90 days of hire
Experience
None required
1 year of acute care nursing experience (preferred)
Previous healthcare experience (preferred)
Keywords: Surgery Unit, Observation, Medsurg, observation unit, SSU, RN, Registered Nurse, SMJH
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Salary : $32,500