The Registered Nurse provides competent nursing care for patients with behavioral health diagnoses, including depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Responsibilities include managing drug and alcohol detox patients and applying the nursing process for assessment, planning, and evaluation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Registered Nurse License and an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Previous acute care experience is preferred.
associate degreebachelor degreePatient AssessmentPatient EducationCrisis InterventionCare CoordinationCritical ThinkingAcute CareHealth PromotionClinical KnowledgeNursing ProcessEvidence-Based PracticeBehavioral Health CareDrug and Alcohol Detox
Job description
City/State Harrisonburg, VA Work Shift Second (Evenings) Overview
Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health unit. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience or interest in providing care for patients with a variety of diagnoses to include depression, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and more. Will also work with drug and alcohol detox patients. Education Associates or Bachelor's Degree – Nursing (Required) Certification/Licensure Registered Nurse License (Required) Experience Previous acute care experience (Preferred) Duties/Responsibilities The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for performing a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas. Transition to Practice/Nurse Residency Program This 10-week TTP program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in Medical-Surgical areas. For new graduates, this TTP program is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program to support your transition to practice.
Program includes:
Formal delivery of fundamental nursing concepts and standards with in-person sessions utilizing case studies, gaming, simulation, and skills labs
Exposure to Sentara policies and evidence-based practice guidelines
Hands-on experience alongside a trained nurse preceptor
Opportunity to share your experiences/ networking with peers in a safe, protected environment
A series of virtual professional development sessions with mentoring (optional for experienced nurses) .
Benefits
Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Professional Development
Pet Insurance
Critical Illness Plans
Tuition Assistance
Continuing Education Units
Certification Reimbursement
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
401k/403B with Employer Match
Student Debt Pay Down
Legal Resources Plan
Annual Discretionary Bonus
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement
Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health unit
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 RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community. Our Caring Workplace Environment
A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years
Free and convenient parking
Collaboration and shared governance
CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital
EAP – 24 x 7 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. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, 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!
