Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health
Sentara Healthcare
Norfolk, VA

Registered Nurse - Mental Health - Day Shift

City/State Norfolk, VA Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Mental Health Unit Full Time - Day Shift * Sign ON Bonus for Qualified Candidates - Please Ask Your Recruiter for Details* Sentara Healthcare offers both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services to patients 18 and older who are in crisis due to mental illness, emotional distress, or destructive behavior patterns. We have locations throughout Virginia (Harrisonburg, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach). Join a team that is committed not only to our patients but also to the personal and professional growth of our staff. Team Approach to Behavioral Health Our approach to care provides individualized treatment for adults and seniors that combines the diverse specialties and talents of our experts, including: * Certified psychiatrists * Psychiatric nurses * Nurse practitioners * Dietitians * Mental health technicians * Grief counselors * Substance abuse specialist * Recreational therapists * Social workers Because our treatment facilities are located within local hospitals, patients have access to the full range of both psychiatric and medical care. This is especially helpful for patients experiencing symptoms that are confusing and impact their physical health. What does Inpatient Treatment at Sentara Behavioral Health Services Include?At Sentara Behavioral Health Services, we believe in focusing our treatment on the person, not the symptoms. Our comprehensive inpatient treatment services include: * 24-hour nursing service * Daily treatment planning meetings with a physician * Medication management and education * Nutritional consultations and counseling/education * Case management and discharge planning that actively engages the patient and family * Family therapy, as clinically indicated * Group therapy * Patient education groups * Recreational therapy and pet therapy * keywords: Monster, Indeed, Talroo-Nursing 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. New Hire Education Requirement: All new RNs who do not have their BSN will be required to sign a BSN Agreement committing to enrollment in an accredited RN to BSN program within 24 months of hire and successfully obtaining their BSN within 5 years of hire. 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) - Other/National, Registered Nurse License (RN) - Compact/Multi-State License, Registered Nurse License (RN) - North Carolina, Registered Nurse License (RN) - Virginia 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. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.