Sentara Heart Hospital located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Advanced Heart Failure Specialty Unit!

Shift: Full Time Night Shift

New Graduate Nurses are 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.  

Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus and Relocation Assistance available for qualified candidates.

The Sentara Heart Hospital, a 112-bed care facility, is #2 for Cardiology services and Heart Surgery in the State of Virginia and ranks #24 in the nation for best heart programs. 

Advanced Heart Failure Department Overview:

•24 bed Specialty Unit that provides high acuity cardiac care to patients with severe heart failure, pre/post heart transplant, the Total Artificial Heart, and pulmonary hypertension.

•Work with high tech equipment such as mechanical circulatory support including ventricular assist devices (LVAD, BiVAD) and telemetry monitors.

•Environment relies on 24 hours consistent communication and intricate interdisciplinary teamwork skills.

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

The Advanced Heart Failure is an ACCN Gold Beacon Award Unit that is recognized for excellence in providing high-quality patient care, and a work environment that fosters teamwork, collaboration, and positivity.

Please watch our Advanced Heart Failure You Tube video to learn more about this amazing unit:    https://youtu.be/lFb8V9D-H_UAs

Education: 

Diploma RN, associate degree RN, bachelor’s degree RN, or master’s degree RN.  

All Direct Care RNs are required to have BLS within 90 days of hire and ACLS within 1 year. 

RN License Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible.

Trauma 1 Level Care and Team Culture at Sentara:

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is one of just five Level 1 trauma centers in Virginia.  It is home to the Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance, a teaching facility, the region’s first Magnet® hospital and nationally ranked heart program at the Sentara Heart Hospital.

Nurses in a Level 1 trauma center are exposed to the most critically ill and injured patients, often dealing with complex, life-threatening conditions. This experience sharpens your nursing ability to rapidly assess, prioritize, and enhances critical thinking and decision-making skills.

As a Registered Nurse at Sentara, you will not only have the chance to advance your career but also to make a meaningful impact by improving health every day in our vibrant community. With a wide range of specialties available, you can develop and enhance your nursing skills in areas that interest you most. If you are interested in advancing your career, there are opportunities for leadership roles and specialized care across the Sentara system. In this role, your primary responsibilities include assessing and admitting patients, conducting regular checks, administering medications, communicating with family members, and overseeing the overall care of your patients. You will experience exceptional teamwork, with everyone collaborating to provide the highest quality care for our patients.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital was named the Best Hospital for Cardiac Care in Virginia by Healthgrades.

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:

Medical, Dental, Vision plansPaid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver LeaveTuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs401k/403B, 401a plansCareer Advancement OpportunitiesWork Perks

For more information about our employee benefits, CLICK HERE!

Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity.  Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day!

Sentara 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.

Registered Nurses CLICK HERE to chat with a Sentara Recruiter
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