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Sentara Healthcare

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Suffolk, VA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

City/State Suffolk, VA Work Shift Multiple shifts available Overview: Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered nurse for a Full Time, Night Shift and Day Shift in Suffolk, VA! Sign on bonus up ...

YAD Health

Registered Nurse

Emporia, VA · On-site

$28 - $40/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

) Emporia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center , located in Emporia, VA, is a Long Term Care facility ... NOW HIRING: (RNs) Registered Nurses: FT/PT/PRN Day Shift 7am to 3 pm Evening Shift 3pm to 11pm ...

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What is a VA RN?

VA RNs are Registered Nurses who work for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). They provide care to veterans in VA hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. VA RNs perform a wide range of duties including patient assessment, administering medications, coordinating care, and supporting veterans' physical and emotional needs. They play a crucial role in delivering quality healthcare to those who have served in the military.

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

To thrive as a VA Registered Nurse, you need a solid background in clinical nursing, patient assessment, and care coordination, supported by an active RN license and, often, a BSN degree. Familiarity with VA-specific electronic health record systems (such as CPRS), government compliance protocols, and additional certifications like BLS or ACLS are typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and resilience help you provide compassionate care to veterans and effectively collaborate within multidisciplinary teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring high-quality, veteran-centered care and navigating the unique demands of the VA healthcare system.

What are some common challenges faced by VA RNs, and how can applicants prepare for them?

Registered Nurses (RNs) working in VA healthcare settings often encounter unique challenges such as managing complex patient cases related to veterans’ service-connected conditions, navigating federal healthcare systems, and collaborating within interdisciplinary teams. It's important for applicants to be adaptable, possess strong communication skills, and be comfortable with electronic health records (EHRs) used by the VA. Preparing by familiarizing yourself with veteran-specific health issues and VA protocols will help ease the transition and enhance your effectiveness in this rewarding role.

What is the difference between Va Rn vs LPN?

AspectVa RnLPN
Required CredentialsState RN license, possibly some VA-specific certificationsLicensed Practical Nurse license, state-specific
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, VA medical centersLong-term care facilities, clinics, VA outpatient settings
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily VA healthcare system, hospitalsLong-term care, outpatient clinics, VA facilities
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Va Rn and an LPN lies in their scope of practice and credentials. Va Rns hold a registered nurse license and can perform more complex medical tasks, while LPNs have a practical nurse license with a more limited scope. Both roles work within the VA healthcare system, but Va Rns typically have broader responsibilities and higher qualifications.

What cities near Franklin, VA are hiring for Va Rn jobs?

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Sentara Healthcare

Suffolk, VA • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

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6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 412 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

City/State
Suffolk, VA
Work Shift
First (Days)
Overview:
Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered nurse for a Part Time, Day shift in Suffolk, VA!
Sign on bonus up to 7500 available for qualified candidates.
New Grads are welcome!! Ask Recruiter about New Grad Sign-on Bonus, Nurse Residency Program, Education Assistance (BSN Degree), and Loan Repayment!
About the unit:
The Medical-Surgical Unit at Sentara Obici Hospital is a great place to learn and grow, supported by a longstanding leadership team and strong preceptors dedicated to mentoring new nurses. The Med Surg has 21 bed unit. A general med surg - sees all types of patients - great variety and you will see a good mix of patients. This unit offers a collaborative, supportive environment ideal for both new graduates and experienced nurses seeking to enhance their skillset. Unit coordinators are on staff, ensuring smooth operations and quality patient care. Sentara Obici Hospital is a certified stroke center and a designated Magnet hospital recognized for excellence in patient care, making it a truly rewarding place to develop your nursing career while making a meaningful impact.
Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?
  • Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment.
  • Free parking and shuttle service
  • Paid time off and tuition assistance
  • Recognition programs for nursing excellence
  • Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed!

Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara:
Unique 6-Month Program Includes:
  • No separate application required, automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area.
  • General Nursing Orientation
  • Specialty Clinical Track Residency
  • Professional Development Sessions
  • Mentoring and Unit-based Preceptors

A message from our Chief Nursing Officer:
Nursing Opportunities at Sentara Obici Hospital
The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.
Education
  • Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
  • Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.
  • Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)

Certification/Licensure
  • Registered nursing License (Required)
  • Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.
  • BLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience
  • None required
  • 1 year of acute care (preferred)
  • Previous healthcare experience (preferred)

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Keywords: Gastro, Medsurg, Medicine Unit, post-surgical, RN, Registered Nurse, general surgery, New Grad
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 Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.
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.

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