Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Coordinator- Emergency Department

Company: Sentara Health
Location: Suffolk
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

City/State Suffolk, VA Work Shift Third (Nights) Overview: Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Coordinator to join our Emergency Department! Full Time-Night shift. If you're looking for a fast-paced, team-centered environment where every day brings new challenges and meaningful impact, this is the opportunity for you. Emergency Department: 37 bed unit to include a dedicated 5-bed Behavioral Health Safe Suite located within the department. Approximately 53K visits per year (approx. 150/day) This well supported department is centered around teamwork and patient- first mindset. In an emergency, quick access to skilled care makes all the difference. That's why Sentara offers access to emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our management team has been long standing and diligent about building a cohesive and dedicated care team to serve the Suffolk, VA area. 2 Years of hospital-based RN experience is preferred for this role. Sentara Obici Hospital is a primary stroke center recognized for magnet excellence. The Emergency Department is also located with easy access is the landing pad for Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance to ensure a quicker treatment in emergencies. Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital? - Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment just steps away from work - Free parking and shuttle service - Paid time off and tuition assistance - Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health - Recognition programs for nursing excellence - Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed! The Registered Nurse Unit Coordinator 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. Education - Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN (required) Or - MSN (Preferred) Certification/Licensure - Registered nursing License (Required) - BLS required within 90 days of hire - ACLS required within 90 days of hire - PALS required within 90 days of hire - Professional Specialty Nursing Certification preferred. Experience - 18 Months of acute care RN experience(required) - Previous healthcare experience (required) - Experience in Emergency room or Critical care areas preferred - Charge nurse experience preferred Keywords: Registered Nurse, RN, stroke, telemetry, EKG, supervisory, nursing leadership, Charge nurse, BSN, ICU, Critical Care, Emergency Room, ED Talroo-Nursing . 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 • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development • Pet Insurance • Legal Resources Plan • Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Sentara Obici Hospital , a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center. 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.

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