Direct Care Registered Nurse (Observation/Orthopedic Unit)

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Medical surgical certification

Orthopedic certification

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Joints/Observation unit in Harrisonburg, Virginia. This role is ideally suited for candidates with experience in postoperative joint surgery care. The position offers flexible scheduling and the chance to obtain certifications at no cost. A detailed Nurse Residency Program supports new graduates, focusing on skill acquisition and knowledge in Medical-Surgical areas. All experience levels are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in postoperative joint surgery care is preferred.
• Registered Nurse licensure or in progress is considered.
• All levels of nursing experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in the Joints/Observation unit.
• Participate in a Nurse Residency Program tailored for new graduates.
• Engage in self-scheduling for optimal work-life balance.

Skills

Postoperative joint surgery care

Self-scheduling

Acute care experience

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Upcoming graduate from accredited RN program

Job description

Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a Registered Nurse for the Joints/Observation unit. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience or interest in postoperative joint surgery care and observation patients.

Flexible scheduling!! Registered nurses on this unit enjoy self-scheduling along with the opportunity to obtain medical surgical certification, orthopedic certification, and much more for FREE!

Education

• Associates Degree – Nursing
• Bachelor’s Degree – Nursing
• Upcoming graduate from an accredited RN program

Certification/Licensure

• Registered Nurse
• Will consider candidates working towards licensure

Experience

• Previous acute care experience preferred
• All levels of experience are encouraged to apply

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)