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Sentara Health

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Hematology

Sentara Health, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, 23500

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Hematology Sentara is currently hiring an RN to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital located in Norfolk on the Med Surg/ Hematology Unit.

Hours/Shift:

FLEXI (as needed), dayshift. Approximately 7am to 7pm.

Location:

Norfolk, VA.

Department Overview:

This state‑of‑the‑art 24‑bed unit cares for a wide variety of medical diagnoses including CHF, COPD, sepsis, pneumonia, diabetes, stroke, end‑of‑life care, and chronic blood disorders such as sickle cell. The RN will be responsible for wound vacs, high‑risk medication infusions, telemetry, trach care, chest tubes, peritoneal dialysis, and other procedures. Self‑scheduling is available.

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for a diverse caseload.

Perform procedures such as wound vac insertion, high‑risk medication infusions, telemetry monitoring, trach care, chest tube management, and peritoneal dialysis.

Provide education and support to patients and families.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and maintain quality standards.

Utilize self‑scheduling to manage shift coverage.

Minimum Requirements:

Virginia or Compact Multi‑State RN license in good standing.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

RN diploma, ASN, BSN, or MSN from an accredited school.

Nurse Residency & Transition to Practice:

Sentara offers a 6‑month program for new graduates and RNs with less than 12 months of experience. Key components include:

No separate application; automatic enrollment.

General nursing orientation.

Specialty clinical track residency.

Professional development sessions.

Mentoring and unit‑based preceptors.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision plans.

Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000.

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave.

Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave.

Emergency Backup Care.

Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans.

Life Insurance.

401(k)/403(b) with Employer Match.

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities.

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000.

Reimbursement for certifications and free access to CEUs.

Pet Insurance.

Legal Resources Plan.

Eligible employees may earn an annual discretionary bonus.

Sentara Leigh Hospital is a 274‑bed acute care facility in Norfolk, VA, recognized as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence and a Primary Stroke Center.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Seniority Level:

Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:

Health Care Provider

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