Sentara Heart Hospital located on the campus of Sentara Norfolk General in Norfolk, Virginia is hiring a Registered Nurse - Unit Coordinator for the Cardiac Procedural and Surgical IMCU
The Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator demonstrates proficiency in nursing practice for the 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 promote excellent (Gold Standard) customer service.
We are made up of five operating rooms with one being a hybrid OR. We manage 8+ OR cases daily. Nurses work with a multi-disciplinary team of Cardio-thoracic Surgeons, OR attendant, Surgical Techs, Surgical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologists, Cardiovascular Technologists, and Physician Assistants.
The cardiovascular operating room nurse works as part of the surgical services and operating room teams that treat open-heart (cardiovascular) patients. Prepares OR Room, ensures equipment and medications are available for the operating room team.
Reviews patient’s chart. Assesses patient upon admission and through procedure Prep and positions patient in OR Administers medication, monitor vital signs during procedure.
Document’s information. Provides a call report to the ICU floor nurse after the surgical procedure.
Prepares OR for the next case.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN Required, or MSN
Certification/Licensure:
- Virginia RN License Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible.
- All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.
- Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire
Experience:
- Position requires 18 Months of RN experience
Salary
USD 121,905 - 150,309 /yearly
Yearly based
Location
VA , United States Norfolk, VA, United States
VA , United States Norfolk, VA, United States
