Sentara Obici Hospital, located in Suffolk, Virginia, is hiring a full time Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Team in our Emergency Services Department.

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BENEFITS: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:

Medical, Dental, Vision PlansPaid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver LeaveTuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs401k/403B, 401a plansCareer Advancement OpportunitiesWork Perks

PLUS, Sentara just added MORE benefits that support the needs of you and your family. Ask about our Student Debt Program, our additional floating holiday that was added, or our new resources that will help strengthen your financial outlook. We are confident that you will find our new, enhanced benefit package will exceed your expectations!

Position & Department Overview

Full Time, 40 hours per weekDay Shift37 bed unit to include a dedicated 5-bed Behavioral Health Safe Suite located within the department.More than 53K visits per year (approximately 150 patients/day)

About this role:

You will demonstrate advanced and specialized clinical knowledge and skills to facilitate the provision of patient/family-focused care to promote health and/or well-being improve quality of life; drive practice changes throughout the organization and ensure use of evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes.You will be providing expertise and support, either directly or indirectly, by influencing patients/families, nurses/nursing practice, and organization/systems through direct care, leadership, coaching, research, ethical decision making, collaboration, and consultation.

Minimum Requirements

Education: RN Master's Level Degree (6 year)Nursing Experience: Two (2) yearsCEN Certification (Certified Emergency Nurse) required.Virginia Clinical Nurse Specialist License in good standing.Virginia or Compact/Multistate RN in good stand required.BLS through AHAACLSPALS

ABOUT SOH

Sentara Obici Hospital nurses are committed to providing evidence-based practice in their delivery of quality healthcare to our patients and families. We strive to create an environment of health and healing through nursing excellence.

Sentara Obici Hospital is a 175-bed community hospital. Founded in 1951 in the heart of Suffolk, Virginia. We relocated to a new state of the art facility in 2010. Our facility has been Magnet® designated since 2018. We are proud of the nursing structures we have in place that empower our nurses to transform care at the bedside: our Nurse Residency Program for new grads, shared governance councils, evidence-based practice, and commitment to lifelong learning.

A message from our Chief Nursing Officer:

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WHO SENTARA IS

Sentara is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering more than 500 sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE (Elder Care), home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000-member health plan.  The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years.  U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years.  Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!

Diversity:  Sentara prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are guiding principles of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. 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.

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The Clinical Nurse Specialist demonstrates advanced and specialized clinical knowledge and skills to facilitate the provision of patient/family-focused care to promote health and/or well-being improve quality of life; drive practice changes throughout the organization, and ensure use of evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes. This individual provides expertise and support either directly or indirectly by influencing patients/families, nurses/nursing practice, and organization/systems through direct care, leadership, coaching, research, ethical decision making, collaboration, and consultation. Must be certified in specialty area deemed eligible for CNS as recognized by State Boards of Nursing. CNS registration with Virginia or North Carolina Board of Nursing required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support required for Intermediate Care and Critical Care.Clinical Nurse Specialist License - Nursing License - Other/NationalClinical Nurse Specialist License - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)Registered Nurse License (RN) - Nursing License - Compact/Multi-State LicenseRegistered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - North CarolinaRegistered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQIClinical Nurse Specialist License - Nursing License - North CarolinaRN-Master's Level DegreeNursing 2 yearsWritingActive ListeningCommunicationLeadershipService OrientationSpeaking