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Cook - Chesapeake General Hospital

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$17.50 - $18/hr

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you'll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best ...

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Cook - Chesapeake General Hospital

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$17.50 - $18/hr

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you'll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best ...

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How much do general hospital jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for general hospital in Virginia is $45.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.00 and $39.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a general hospital?

A general hospital is a healthcare facility that provides a wide range of medical services to patients with various health conditions. Unlike specialized hospitals that focus on specific areas of medicine, general hospitals offer emergency care, surgery, maternity services, and treatment for a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries. They are staffed by doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who handle both acute and chronic conditions. General hospitals often serve as the main point of care for communities, providing essential medical services to people of all ages.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hospital administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Hospital Administrator, you need a solid background in healthcare management, finance, regulatory compliance, and typically a master's degree in health administration or a related field. Familiarity with hospital information systems (HIS), electronic health records (EHR), and compliance software is common, along with certifications like the Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills help navigate complex healthcare environments and manage diverse teams. These skills are crucial for ensuring efficient hospital operations, regulatory adherence, and high-quality patient care.

What are some typical challenges faced by staff working in a general hospital environment?

Staff working in a general hospital often encounter fast-paced and unpredictable environments, with frequent exposure to high patient volumes and a wide variety of medical cases. Coordinating care among multidisciplinary teams can be complex, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Additionally, adapting to shift work and managing stress while maintaining high-quality patient care are common challenges. However, these experiences also provide valuable learning opportunities and foster strong teamwork and professional growth.

What is the difference between General Hospital vs Emergency Room Nurse?

AspectGeneral HospitalEmergency Room Nurse
CredentialsRN license, possibly additional certificationsRN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications
Work EnvironmentVarious departments, inpatient and outpatient settingsFast-paced emergency department
Employer & IndustryHospitals, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, emergency clinics

While both roles require RN licensure and work within hospital settings, a General Hospital nurse typically provides care across multiple departments, whereas an Emergency Room Nurse specializes in urgent, high-pressure situations in the ER. The ER nurse's certifications like ACLS and PALS are crucial for emergency care. Both roles are vital in hospital healthcare, but they differ in environment and specialization.

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Infographic showing various General Hospital job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,404 per year, or $45.9 per hour.

PRN, Kidney Transplant Surgeon, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

Norfolk, VA • On-site

Sentara Healthcare
Hospitals • 10K+ employees

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 416 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

499th of 896 rated healthcare providers

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$241K - $290K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Provider Specialty
Transplant Surgery
Overview:
PRN-Abdominal Transplant Surgeon- Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Sentara Medical Group is seeking a skilled and experienced Abdominal Transplant Surgeon to help with PRN shifts for our well-established transplant programs in Norfolk, Virginia. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated, team-oriented physician with strong clinical and interpersonal skills to help shape and expand a dynamic program.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital has been a leading center for kidney and pancreas transplants since 1972, performing over 2,000 successful transplants and offering comprehensive care for patients with end-stage renal disease. The Sentara Transplant center is recognized as one of the most active kidney transplant centers in Virginia, performing between 90-120 transplants annually including multivisceral kidney pancreas and heart kidney transplants. The program also offers robotic and laparoscopic living donor kidney transplantation and participates with the National Kidney Registry. Additionally, 8-12 pediatric kidney transplants are performed annually in collaboration with the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters.
Position Highlights:
  • Join a team of 2 experienced Abdominal Transplant surgeons, to facilitate program growth and development. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience and demonstrate robust capabilities with a commitment to quality and regulatory metrics. There are opportunities for clinical and translational research and participation in medical student and resident education are expected.

Benefit Highlights:
  • Competitive Shift Pay
  • Malpractice and Tail Coverage
  • Fully Integrated EHR (Epic)

Required Qualifications:
  • Completion of an accredited American Board of Surgery general surgery residency program and an ASTS-approved fellowship program in solid organ transplantation
  • Eligible for or a licensed to practice medicine in Virginia
  • Candidates must be actively performing or trained to perform living donor nephrectomies and kidney transplantation in their current position and have a strong interest in living donor kidney transplantation.
  • Preferred experience/training in Liver transplantation

Visit Where others Vacation, Wonderful Coastal living- consistently ranked among the top places to live in US
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital serves the 7 cities that comprise "Hampton Roads" and includes Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, and Suffolk. The area offers an affordable and spectacular lifestyle which blends culture with water-front living. Come to this beautiful city and coastal community rich in history, culture, and recreation; dedicated to quality education and work-life balance. There is access to exceptional public and private schools, colleges, and universities and endless all-season recreation. Four mild and distinctive seasons with moderate temperatures make year-round outdoor living possible. Music and theater venues abound. Easy drive or train ride to Washington DC, Richmond or the Research Triangle of NC.
Sentara Health is an award-winning, nationally recognized, innovative, nonprofit healthcare system. Our physician-led organization is a top-tier, high performing multi-specialty group that brings together over 2,000 providers to deliver quality and compassionate care to our communities.
Kay Miller- kmmille1@sentara.com
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
• 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
Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.
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 providers in the following states:
North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

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