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Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Norfolk, VA
Department: Nursing and Patient Care Services
Lead with Purpose. Inspire Clinical Excellence. Advance Patient Care.
Are you an experienced RN with a passion for leadership and a drive to make a broader impact? Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a motivated and dedicated RN Manager, Nursing and Patient Care Services to oversee and guide the daily operations of one or more clinical areas within our nationally recognized healthcare system.
This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role where clinical expertise meets visionary leadership.
As the Manager of Nursing and Patient Care Services, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth, effective, and compassionate delivery of care within your designated clinical areas. You’ll lead by example—modeling best practices, promoting collaboration, and driving performance aligned with Sentara’s mission of safety, quality, and patient-centered service.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the daily operations of assigned units or departments
Foster a high-performing nursing team through coaching, mentorship, and support
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Collaborate with physicians, leaders, and staff to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction
Promote professional development and a positive, inclusive work environment
We’re looking for a clinical leader who’s ready to take the next step in their nursing career—someone who combines compassion with confidence and professionalism with presence.
Required Qualifications:
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or compact state
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
Minimum of 5 years of RN experience in a hospital or acute care setting
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior leadership or charge nurse experience
Critical Care Experience
Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration (a plus)
As a Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital, Sentara Norfolk General stands at the forefront of clinical innovation, education, and community care. As part of the Sentara Healthcare system, you’ll gain access to:
A competitive salary and performance-based incentives
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans
Ongoing education support and tuition reimbursement
A culture grounded in excellence, growth, and compassion
If you're ready to elevate your career and lead teams that change lives every day, we want to hear from you. Join us at Sentara Norfolk General and help us shape the future of healthcare—starting today.
🩺 Apply now and step into a leadership role where your voice, your vision, and your experience matter.
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.
In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.
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.