Sentara Health·Suffolk, Virginia
The Registered Nurse provides competent nursing care for dual diagnosis behavioral health patients using the nursing process. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, and implementation of care within an interdisciplinary team in a locked unit.
City/State: Suffolk, VA
Work Shift: First (Days)
Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered nurse for Full Time, Day shift in Suffolk, VA!
Sign on bonus up to $15,000 available for qualified candidates.
About the
The Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) at Sentara Obici Hospital is a licensed 20 beds unit.
We see dual diagnosis behavioral health patients to include but not limited to: Bi-polar, schizophrenia, major depression and substance abuse.
We are a low to moderate acuity locked unit.
For several years we have had the highest customer service scores within behavioral health of Sentara as well as high employee engagement scores.
The nurses work with a full interdisciplinary behavioral health team to include mental health techs, LPNs, Behavioral Health Therapist, Recreational Therapist, Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatrist.
We have a team nursing structure - all are engaged in the patient care.
We provide group therapy sessions on the unit.
Nursing Opportunities at Sentara Obici Hospital [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=5-k32CCjjMg&feature=youtu.be]
The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform 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.
Inpatient Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Crisis Intervention Prevention, Dual Diagnosis, Substance abuse management
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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.
Requires a Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing and a valid RN license, with BLS certification required within 90 days. A BSN or MSN and previous behavioral health or acute care experience are preferred.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.