City/State

Woodbridge, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is hiring a PACU Registered Nurse (RN)!

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center - Woodbridge, VA

Direct Care Registered Nurse II - PACU

~Full Time & Day shift~

40 hours/week

Up to $20,000 sign on bonus for qualified candidates!

The post anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse is a direct patient care position. Responsibilities include peri-anesthetic management of a complex, varied surgical and procedural population who may also have underlying medical and emotional problems. He/she must make skilled and advanced assessments and act in a preventive measure in order to assimilate patient needs, establish priorities, and minimize complication. This position does require "on-call" shifts for emergency surgeries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) License - Compact/Multi-State License OR
• Registered Nurse (RN) License - Single State License - Virginia
• RN-Associate's Degree OR
• RN-Bachelor's Degree OR
• RN-Diploma OR
• RN-Master's Degree OR
• RN-Doctorate Degree 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous PACU experience

Job Description:

• 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.
• BLS, ACLS, & PALS within 6 months of hire.

Registered Nurses CLICK HERE to chat with a Sentara Recruiter Monday-Thursday,  2 PM-3 PM EST:
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As a Registered Nurse with Sentara, you can excel in your career. There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities into leadership or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings. This position's primary duties include assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, giving medications, talking with family members, and being responsible for the overall care of your patients. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients. Click https://youtu.be/ImqEzvkewIU to hear Felicia tell us about a day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) with Sentara Healthcare. 

Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center is a 183-bed, not-for-profit hospital, located in Woodbridge, VA. We are a Trauma III Medical Center that combines the resources of a regional health system with the compassionate, personalized care of a community hospital. From all private rooms to award-winning specialty centers, such as the Sentara Heart and Vascular Center and Women’s Health Center, we are committed to providing the right care with the top medical technology.

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B with matching funds, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. 

Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. 

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