Sentara Healthcare

Unit Coordinator (RN) Obs/Surgical Short Stay

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Full time

City/State

Charlottesville, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator for Surgery Unit 1- Observation Short Stay. This is a Full Time Day (12-hr shift) position in Charlottesville, VA.

The Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for assigned specialty area and provides clinical leadership for the delivery of nursing care in a department. Under the direction of the department manager leads safety and quality initiatives, focuses on and simplifies workflow, and contributes to the development of staff. Increase staff satisfaction and promotes excellent (Gold Standard) customer service.

Wendell 2- Surgical Short Stay, is a 24-bed unit with a 1 to 5 ratio or 1:6 ratio. This unit is dedicated to short stay patients from Women’s Health, Ortho/Spine, General Surgery, and Bariatrics. These are all short stay populations with heavy discharge turnover. If you enjoy a quick pace- Wendell 2 is the place for you! The unit has a primarily 12- hour shift schedule with weekend rotation with additional support of Patient Care Technicians covering 8-12 patients, Unit Coordinators, Resource Nurses, and a strong Educator with over 20 years of experience.  With a strong orientation program where the manager and educator meet with you every two weeks to make sure you are getting the best learning opportunity. Wendell 2 has a long-standing leadership team dedicated to best-in-class patient care.

  • Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate

  • Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson

  • Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500

  • Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson

Education

  • Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN (required) Or

  • MSN (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

  • Registered nursing License (Required)

  • BLS required within 90 days of hire

  • Professional Specialty Nursing Certification preferred.

Experience

  • 18 Months of acute care RN experience(required)

  • Previous healthcare experience (required)

  • Post surgical area experience (preferred)

  • Same Day surgery experience (preferred)

Keywords: Surgery Unit, Observation, Medsurg, observation unit, SSU, RN, Registered Nurse, Unit Coordinator, Leadership

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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 Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.

Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.

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:

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