Registered Nurse (RN) - Medicine Oncology Unit

City / State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview :

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 : Flexi (PRN / as needed), Night Shift (7PM - 7AM)

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

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.

Talroo-Nursing, Medical Surgical, Med Surg, Medsurg, Medical, Surgery, Surgical, Oncology, Medical Specialty, Medicine, Cancer, Chemo, RN, Registered Nurse, Virginia Beach

Benefits : Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• 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
• 401k / 403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250 / year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.

As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia's only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states :

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.