Direct Care Nurse
Sentara HealthNorfolk, Virginia, United States
Posted December 31, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
The Direct Care Registered Nurse is responsible for performing a competent level of nursing care, as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. A sign on bonus of $10,000 is offered for qualified candidates.
Requirements
- 2-year RN associate degree required
- BSN or MSN, preferred
- 1 year of nursing experience preferred
- Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire
- Emergency Care - ACLS & PALS or ENPC within 1 year of hire
- Oncology Care ONS/ONCC or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire
- Women's Care - Perinatal departments; NRP within 6 months of hire
- Inpatient Pediatrics. PALS within 6 months of hire
- RN licensure required
- All Direct Care RNs are required to have BLS within 90 days of hire
Benefits
- 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