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.

Status/Shift Type: Full-time (36 hours/week), Day Shift (7AM - 7PM)

Department Overview: We are a varied Med/Surg mixed unit.  Our population touches on all aspects of medical patients.  In addition to caring for oncological patients, we also care for patients with CHF, COPD, Sepsis, Pneumonia, Diabetes, Sickle Cell, and end of life to name a few.  You will become knowledgeable in procedures such as wound vacs, high risk medication infusions, telemetry, trach care, chest tubes, peritoneal dialysis, etc.  We encourage our staff members to join hospital committees to share ideas that help with the care they provide.  There is a lot of teamwork in our department, and new ideas are always welcome!

Education

• RN-Associate’s Degree, RN-Bachelor’s Degree, RN-Diploma, or RN-Master’s Degree (Required)

License / Certification

• Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing (Required)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire (Required)

• Oncology Care ONS/ONCC or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire.

Experience

• New Graduate Nurses Welcome to Apply!  We set you up for success by offering a Transition to Practice Program that supports new RN Graduates. We want to ensure your success as a new nurse and help you develop clinical reasoning and competency in clinical nursing practice.

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