Registered Nurse - 5 West

Sentara Health; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Relocation assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA is hiring a Registered Nurse for the 5 West Medical-Surgical unit. The role focuses on med/surg patients including stroke/AMS/TIA and dialysis care, with a strong emphasis on exceptional patient and family service.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 and relocation assistance if criteria are met. Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees are preferred, along with RN licensure and acute care interest.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher.
• RN licensure in good standing.
• Willingness to participate in Stroke/AMS/TIA/Dialysis case mix on a Med/Surg unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care using the nursing process.
• Participate in Transition to Practice/Nurse Residency program.
• Collaborate with care teams to coordinate patient care and education.

Skills

Capable nursing care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

RN Licensure

Job description

City/State

Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview:

Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a Registered Nurse for the 5 West Medical Surgical unit. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience or interest in stroke/AMS/TIA/Dialysis and a mixture of other med/surg disease processes. Exceptional customer service must be delivered to all patients and families.

Sign on bonus up to $20,000 offered plus relocation assistance (if specified criteria is met).

Education

Associates Degree - Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing

Certification/Licensure

Registered Nurse

Experience

Previous acute care experience preferred, but not required

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.

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)

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 ifestablished 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.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.