Sentara Hospitals

Sentara positions itself as a trusted partner to individuals and communities in their journey to health and well-being, serving patients across Virginia and potentially neighboring regions. For nursing professionals, Sentara offers opportunities in various clinical settings including Intermediate Care Units (IMCU) and Medical Specialties departments. The system actively recruits RNs, offering sign-on bonuses up to $20,000 and relocation packages for qualified candidates, indicating strong demand for nursing talent. Sentara emphasizes a culture of collaboration, communication, and support, aiming to create a positive work environment for its healthcare teams. The Medical Specialties unit at Norfolk General handles a diverse patient population including CHF, Sickle Cell, Renal Failure, Vascular, Sepsis, COPD, Pneumonia, and wound care cases, providing nurses with broad clinical exposure.

Sentara's mission is 'We improve health every day.' The organization's purpose is to be the trusted partner to individuals and the community in their journey to health and well-being. Core values include People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Sentara's commitments include always keeping patients safe, treating them with dignity, respect, and compassion, listening and responding, keeping patients informed and involved, and working together as a team to provide quality healthcare.