Registered Nurse (RN)
Sentara Health
About the Role
Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Intermediate Care Unit (Stepdown). This role is for nurses in their first year of practice, transitioning from academic preparation to independent professional practice. The position focuses on building clinical judgment, confidence, and safety habits.
Department Overview
The Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) is a 24-bed stepdown unit serving patients with medical and surgical diagnoses. Patient populations include, but are not limited to: acute CVAs, ventilator-dependent patients (weaning and non-weaning), GI bleeds, chronic renal failure, newly diagnosed and chronic diabetes, general abdominal surgery, thoracic surgery, and diagnoses requiring frequent monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
- Assesses patients
- Delivers patient care
- Administers medications
- Documents in the electronic health record
Responsibilities will grow in scope of competency as the new graduate progresses through the program.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Registered nursing License (Required)
- Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
- Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
- Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) or MSN (Preferred)
Qualifications
- None required (New Grad RNs Welcome to Apply)
The 11-week Transition to Practice program focuses on orientation and knowledge/skill acquisition for IMC areas. For new graduates, this is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program.