Registered Nurse Cardiac IMCU 4H West

Sentara Norfolk General's Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Surgical - Procedural IMCU!

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates!

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform 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.

Cardiac Procedural/Surgical IMCU Overview:

This 24-bed cardiac surgical/procedural IMCU provides care to pre and post cardiac surgery patients to include: bypass surgery, cardiac valve repairs/replacements, thoracic surgery/lung diagnostics, and other cardiac based procedures and treatments such as ablations, left atrial appendages, ICDs, and permanent pacemakers.

•    Provides a high level of care to patients with cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, and chest pain.

•    Nurses handle 3-4 patients on this unit based on acuity level.

Education:

•    Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)

•    Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure:

•    Virginia RN License Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible.

•    All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.

•    Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire

Experience: 

•    None required

•    Previous healthcare experience (preferred) 

•    New Graduate Nurses Welcome

New Graduate Nurses 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 experience.  At Sentara we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled-no extra paperwork or applications.  The IMCU Residency program combines practical skills with hands-on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career.   

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