Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) Unit Coordinator (UC) 7a-7p

City / State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview :

Sentara Obici Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated RN Unit Coordinator to join our Emergency Department on the Full-Time Day Shift . This is an excellent opportunity for a strong clinical nurse who enjoys leading others, driving quality care, and making a difference in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

In this leadership role, you'll demonstrate proficiency in emergency nursing practice and provide clinical guidance to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care. Working under the direction of the department manager, you'll lead safety and quality initiatives, streamline workflows, mentor staff, and promote Gold Standard customer service for every patient and family we serve.

Responsibilities :

Provide clinical leadership and serve as a resource for nursing staff within the Emergency Department.

Lead and participate in quality and safety initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

Support team development through mentoring, training, and collaboration.

Assist with process improvements to simplify workflows and improve efficiency.

Promote teamwork, communication, and a positive work environment.

Qualifications :

18 months of nursing experience required.

BSN required; master's degree preferred. (If the graduate degree is not in nursing, a BSN is still required.)

Valid RN license in the state of Virginia (or compact state).

BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Professional Specialty Nursing Certification preferred.

De-escalation and physical intervention training required within 90 days of hire.

Why Sentara Obici?

Sentara Obici Hospital, located in beautiful Suffolk, Virginia , offers the perfect blend of advanced medical care and a community-centered atmosphere. Team members at Obici enjoy :

Onsite childcare for convenience and peace of mind.

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Retirement plans with company match.

Tuition assistance and career growth opportunities.

Wellness programs and paid time off.

A supportive, mission-driven culture focused on excellence and compassion.

Join Sentara Obici's Emergency Department and help lead a team that delivers exceptional care when it matters most. Here, your leadership and clinical expertise will make a true impact every day.

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.