Direct Care Registered Nurse - Treatment Center

105 Sentara RMH Medical Center; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality, compassionate care across diverse patient populations. You will conduct assessments, design and implement care plans, administer medications, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

You will educate patients and families, monitor vital signs, document care in the electronic medical record, and uphold safety standards in a Magnet-designated hospital offering

Qualifications

• RN license required or eligible.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire for relevant units.
• PALS within 90 days of hire for Inpatient Pediatrics.
• ONS/ONCC or Sentara approved Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to a diverse patient population.
• Conduct thorough assessments and design individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments and evaluate responses.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments and post-discharge care.
• Monitor vital signs, observe changes, and document care in accordance with standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and patient safety.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

RN license

BLS within 90 days

ACLS within 90 days

PALS within 90 days

ONS/ONCC chemotherapy & biotherapy provider

Job description

City/State Harrisonburg, VA Work Shift Rotating

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of patient care, including conducting thorough assessments, designing and implementing personalized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and evaluating patient responses to interventions. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout the treatment process. In this role, you will educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. You will monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond promptly with appropriate interventions. Utilizing sound clinical judgment, you will address complex health situations, consult with medical team members as needed, and document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. The RN is expected to uphold the highest standards of patient safety, adhere to evidence-based protocols, and contribute to a supportive and empathetic environment. As a patient advocate, you will work tirelessly to ensure each patient’s comfort, dignity, and well-being while fostering trust and a sense of security. This role demands a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability to evolving healthcare practices, and dedication to promoting the mission and values of the healthcare organization. Responsible for performing competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by clinical area(s). Exhibits sound knowledge and understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scope of practice.

Other Requirements

• All Direct Care Registered Nurses must have Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire.
• Must meet and maintain any additional Life Support requirements defined by the clinical area:
• Critical Care/Intermediate Care Unit - Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.
• Emergency Care - ACLS & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire.
• Oncology Care - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS)/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) or Sentara approved course Chemotherapy & Biotherapy Provider Card within 6 months of hire.
• Women’s Care - Perinatal departments; Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within 6 months of hire.
• Inpatient Pediatrics - PALS within 90 days of hire.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Benefits

Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg VA, serves a seven-county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2600 locals. The 238-bed community hospital has been serving Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, then partnered with the Sentara Health System in May of 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art center equipped with the latest cancer fighting technologies available in the nation administrating more than 18,000 cancer treatments. With 1800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

Our Caring Workplace Environment

• A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years
• Free and convenient parking
• Collaboration and shared governance
• CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital
• EAP - 24 x 7

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.

Remote Work Locations

• Alabama
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• New Hampshire
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Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!