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Inpatient Case Manager/ Registered Nurse (RN)

Sentara Health

Norfolk, Virginia

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Posted Aug 12, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 12, 2026

What this might mean for you

Sentara Health is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.

What the posting states

Base pay
$10000
Shift
Rotating
Weekends, holidays, call
Standard working hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST, Monday–Friday, with rotating weekends (Saturday or Sunday).

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City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Rotating Overview: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring an Inpatient Case Manager/ Registered Nurse (RN)! This position is eligible for up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. Status: Full-Time, permanent position (40 hours) Standard working hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST, Monday–Friday, with rotating weekends (Saturday or Sunday). A weekday off is provided when working a weekend day so hours do not exceed 40 per week. Location: This is an onsite position at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, 600 Gresham Drive, Norfolk, VA 23507. Job responsibilities: The Inpatient Case Manager RN is responsible and accountable for the provision and facilitation of comprehensive care management, services and quality outcomes for patients across the healthcare continuum, primary focus on patient transition to the appropriate level of care while facilitating clinical appropriateness and LOS. Directly support those in hospital patients identified in need of comprehensive case management. Promotes effective utilization and monitoring of health services, collaborates and communicates with the healthcare team and patient/caregiver to manage care and transitions. Develops and/or implements a comprehensive care plan based on assessment and evaluation to include physical, mental and psychosocial needs of the inpatient/caregiver. Functions in one of the following practice settings: Hospitals Only Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred Certification/Licensure Registered Nurse (RN) in VA or NC or Compact/Multi-state REQUIRED BLS within 90 days of hire. Case Management (ACM, CCM, CCCTM, CMAC, or CMGT-BC) certification is required within one year of eligibility. Experience: 1 year of nursing experience 1 year acute care case management preferred Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Serving as a destination medical center in the mid-atlantic region, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is one of just five Level 1 trauma centers in Virginia, home to the Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance, region's first Magnet hospital and nationally ranked heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital (SNGH), on the Eastern Virginia Medical Campus, is a large 525-bed medical center, which serves as the primary teaching institution for the adjacent Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS). Our partnership with EVMS combines the latest innovations in technology, research and clinical care, to offer you advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services. Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth. Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve! To apply, please go to www.sentaracareers.com and use the following as your Keyword Search: JR-104337 Talroo – Nursing Keywords: Inpatient Case Management, Registered Nurse, RN, Discharge Planning, Nursing, Case Manager, BSN, Acute Care, Norfolk, VA, Virginia 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.

Skills for this role

Case ManagementDischarge PlanningCare Coordination

Certifications

BLSACMCCMCCCTMCMACCMGT-BC

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license in VA, NC, or Compact/Multi-state
  • nursing experience

About the employer

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Sentara Health
Community Hospital

Sentara Health is an integrated, not-for-profit healthcare delivery system serving communities across Virginia and North Carolina. In Elizabeth City, NC, Sentara operates Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, a brand-new hospital facility designed with safety, flow, quality, and service at its core,…

3.1 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Brand-new hospital facility with state-of-the-art design and Crisis Stabilization Unit
  • Sign-on bonuses up to $15,000 for Resource Pool RNs and up to $20,000 for select ICU roles
  • Premium pay offered for Resource Pool RN positions

What reviewers flag

  • Resource Pool RNs must work across multiple assigned specialties, which may involve variable patient populations and workflows
  • Minimum 18 months of experience required for Resource Pool roles, limiting entry for new graduate nurses
  • Rural Northeastern North Carolina location may present lifestyle and amenity limitations for some candidates
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Living in Norfolk, VA

Norfolk sits where the Elizabeth River meets the Chesapeake Bay, anchoring Virginia's coastal Hampton Roads region. Home to the world's largest naval base, this port city blends maritime energy with historic neighborhoods like Ghent, where tree-lined streets and local shops give nurses a welcoming home base between shifts.

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Metro price level · Norfolk area
97.9
2% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,321/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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