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

RN - Registered Nurse - Mental Health

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 - Mainly Night 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. 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) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Alabama, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Arizona, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Arkansas, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Colorado, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Delaware, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Florida, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Georgia, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Idaho, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Indiana, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Iowa, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Kansas, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Kentucky, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Louisiana, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Maine, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Maryland, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Mississippi, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Missouri, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Montana, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Nebraska, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - New Hampshire, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - New Jersey, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - New Mexico, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - North Carolina {+ 11 more} 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.