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Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator

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Sentara Health

Norfolk, Virginia

You'll work on a 36-bed oncology intermediate care unit caring for patients with cancer.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 25

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts · Days on oncology, nights on vascular, evenings in the ED 36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Oncology 6 RP intermediate care unit · Hospital dedicated to caring for patients with cancerCancer patients
License
RN license Registered Nurse license requiredRegistered Nurse license
Term
Permanent Status: Full-time, 36 hours per weekFull time

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse license Registered Nurse license required
Certification
BLS within 90 days of hireAfter hire · within 90 days of hire Basic Life Support ( BLS ) required within 90 days of hire
Education
BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing ( BSN ) Required or Master of Science in Nursing ( MSN ) preferred
Experience
18 months RN experience 18 months RN experience required

Preferred

Education
MSN

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Norfolk staff RN payNorfolk staff RN postings that state pay run $36/hr to $42/hr, the middle half $42/hr to $42/hr, across 166 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$20,000
Tuition assistance
Offered
Loan repayment
Offered
Bonus
Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistanceQualified candidates
Extra pay
Shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime and shift premiums Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Bonus
Annual discretionary bonus Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.If established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Pay reviews
Pay within the range set by qualifications, experience, location and business needs Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental and vision plansMedical, Dental, Vision plans
  • BenefitsAdoption, fertility and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • BenefitsPaid time off and sick leavePaid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • BenefitsPaid parental and family caregiver leavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • BenefitsEmergency backup careEmergency Backup Care
  • BenefitsLong-term and short-term disability, and critical illness plansLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
More benefits (9)
  • BenefitsLife insuranceLife Insurance
  • Benefits401k/403B with employer match401k/403B with Employer Match
  • BenefitsTuition assistance of $5,250/year and discounted courses through Guild EducationTuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • BenefitsStudent debt pay down of $10,000Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
  • BenefitsPet insurancePet Insurance
  • BenefitsLegal resources planLegal Resources Plan
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Student Debt Pay Down

The role and schedule

Charge
Charge shifts are part of the role
Day to day
Chemotherapy and other treatments delivering chemotherapy and other treatments
Unit
Vascular 9 K Vascular 9 K Unit Overview
Day to day
Aortic repair, carotid, femoral bypass and amputation cases complex vascular procedures such as aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, femoral bypass surgeries, and amputations
Patients
Renal/pancreas transplant program patients The unit also serves as an extension of our renal/pancreas transplant program
Day to day
Telemetry monitoring of every bed Every bed is monitored, giving nurses the opportunity to strengthen telemetry skills
Unit
Emergency Department At Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Emergency Department nurses care for patients
Day to day
Leads safety and quality initiatives Under the direction of the department manager leads safety and quality initiatives
Unit size
36-bed oncology intermediate care unit The Oncology 6 RP Unit is a 36-bed inpatient Intermediate Care Unit
Hours stated
Oncology : 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Vascular : 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. / ED : 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Weekends
Every other weekend required Weekends: Every other weekend availability required
On call
On-call rotation
Holidays
Holiday rotation required Holiday Rotation: Required
Details
53-bed Emergency Department Our 53-bed Emergency Department is equipped to manage a wide range of medical emergencies
Details
About 10% of ED cases are trauma with approximately 10% of cases related to trauma
Details
525-bed hospital Sentara Norfolk General Hospital , located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility

The workplace

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Your fit

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Work shift
Multiple shifts available

Overview

Sentara is hiring full-time Registered Nurse Unit Coordinators at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA. Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Norfolk, VA Status: Full-time, 36 hours per week Shift: Days for Oncology, Nights for Vascular, Evenings for ED Hour s: Oncology : 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. / Vascular : 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. / ED : 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Weekends: Every other weekend availability required Holiday Rotation: Required

Oncology 6 RP Unit Overview

The Oncology 6 RP Unit is a 36-bed inpatient Intermediate Care Unit dedicated to caring for patients with cancer. Nurses on this unit provide compassionate, specialized care while monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, delivering chemotherapy and other treatments, and supporting patients through complex care needs. Care provided on this unit includes chemotherapy, hospice, radiation, stem cell transplant/CAR-T, radioactive iodine, and symptom management.

Vascular 9 K Unit Overview

On 9 Kaufman, you’ll care for a diverse patient population and gain hands-on experience with complex vascular procedures such as aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, femoral bypass surgeries, and amputations. The unit also serves as an extension of our renal/pancreas transplant program, partnering closely with the outpatient transplant center to support patients through critical stages of care. Every bed is monitored, giving nurses the opportunity to strengthen telemetry skills while expanding their expertise in surgical specialty and transplant nursing.

Emergency Department Overview

At Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Emergency Department nurses care for patients in one of the region’s most advanced and fast-paced clinical environments. Our 53-bed Emergency Department is equipped to manage a wide range of medical emergencies, with approximately 10% of cases related to trauma. Sentara Norfolk General Emergency Department, Level 1 Trauma Center has been recognized with the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award , honoring exceptional and innovative leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research .

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing ( BSN ) Required or Master of Science in Nursing ( MSN ) preferred Certification/Licensure Requirements Registered Nurse license required Basic Life Support ( BLS ) required within 90 days of hire Experience Requirements 18 months RN experience required 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.

Additional leadership positions available on these units

🔹 RN Emergency Dept Nurse Educator / Nursing Professional Development Generalist | JR-104418 Apply: https://sentara.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/SCS/job/Norfolk-VA/Registered-Nurse-Educator--Emergency-Department---Professional-Development-Generalist_JR-104418 🔹 RN Emergency Department Supervisor | JR-101181 Apply: https://sentara.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/SCS/job/Norfolk-VA/ED-Supervisor--RN---Emergency-Department-Trauma-Center_JR-101181 🔹 RN Supervisor Oncology IMCU | JR-105588 Apply: https://sentara.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/SCS/job/Norfolk-VA/XMLNAME-6R-Oncology-Registered-Nurse-Supervisor_JR-105588 🔹 RN Nurse Manager Oncology IMCU | JR-105263 Apply: https://sentara.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/SCS/job/Norfolk-VA/Clinical-Manager---Intermediate-Care-Oncology-unit--Registered-Nurse-_JR-105263 🔹 RN Nurse Manager Vascular IMCU | JR-104473 Apply: https://sentara.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/SCS/job/Norfolk-VA/Clinical-Nurse-Manager--RN----Vascular-Intermediate-Care-Unit_JR-104473 Keywords: Talroo-Nursing, Monster, LinkedIn, RN, Registered Nurse, BSN, MSN, ASN, medical-surgical, med/surg, telemetry, intermediate care, IMC, stepdown, inpatient, bedside nursing, oncology nurse, chemotherapy, hospice, radiation, stem cell transplant, CAR-T, radioactive iodine, symptom management, ONS, ONCC, biotherapy, CPHON, AOCN, CPON, OCN, #LI-SM1, UC, Unit Coordinator, leadership, charge nurse, team lead, nurse supervisor, aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endarterectomy, femoral bypass surgeries, amputations, renal/pancreas transplant, Emergency Department, ED, Emergency Room, ER, Trauma, Level I Trauma Center, Critical Care, Acute Care, CEN, TCRN, TNCC, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $47.42 - $68.63 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as

  • shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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 have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day! 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.

What's around it?

In Norfolk, VA

Norfolk, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent
$1,321/mo
Household income
$66,109/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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