Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Unit

City/State

Harrisonburg, VA

Overview

Work Shift

First (Days) (United States of America)

Sentara RMH Medical Center is currently seeking a full-time, day shift Registered Nurse for our 20 bed inpatient Behavioral Health Unit. We care for patients with a variety of diagnoses including depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, as well as drug and alcohol detox. Our unit accepts both voluntary and TDO patients from throughout the state of Virginia.

We have a strong team of dedicated staff that are passionate about providing great care to those in crisis. We believe in an interdisciplinary approach to care and every team member's opinion is valued and respected. Our unit is state of the art with many safety upgrades and includes 3 hallways that can be separated for acuity when necessary. We promote a safety working environment for staff and have a low rate of aggression and violence with active utilization of the DASA aggression predictor tool.

Unit Description:

20 Bed inpatient Behavioral Health Unit

Nurses have a patient load of 5-7 patients

Nurses provide care for patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis and/or withdrawal from substances

Average patient length of stay is 3-5 days

Requirements

Nursing diploma (ADN, BSN, or MSN)

RN Licensure to work in Virginia

Duties/Responsibilities

The Registered Nursing (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.

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Sentara's Nurse Residency Program

Sentara values our new graduate RNs and we want you to have a strong foundation and a successful first year in your new profession. We know that your first year of nursing practice can be challenging and that is why Sentara provides every new grad the support of our Nursing Residency Program. All Sentara new grads are automatically enrolled into the program upon hire; no additional application or work commitment is required for this training; all Sentara hospitals participate.

This 12-month, immersive program provides guidance from trained preceptors and offers nursing development support, practice-based learning, and networking with peers. Learn from our trained preceptors and experience a supportive, protected environment for questions and concerns.

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Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401k/403B with matching funds,

• Retirement Pension

• Performance Plus Bonus

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Work Perks, and more.

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Job Summary

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.

BSN or MSN preferred. Meets and maintains any requirements defined by specific specialty; Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire; Emergency Care

• ACLS & PALS or ENPC within 1 year of hire; Oncology Care ONS/ONCC or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire. Women's Care

• Perinatal departments; NRP within 6 months of hire. Inpatient Pediatrics. PALS within 6 months of hire. All Direct Care RN's required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications:

N-2YR - RN-Associate's Degree (Required), N-3YR - RN-Diploma (Non-degree) (Required), N-4YR - RN-Bachelor's Level Degree (Required), N-6YR - RN-Master's Level Degree (Required), N-DN - RN-Doctorate Level Degree

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Certification

• American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification

• American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Certification

• American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State

• Nursing License

• North Carolina, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State

• Nursing License

• Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)

Skills

Sentara Healthcare 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.

Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.

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