Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Unit

sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 120,146,000 - 174,819,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

401k/403B with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Student Debt Pay Down

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Behavioral Health Unit in Norfolk, Virginia. The RN will perform nursing care using the nursing process, participate in assessments, planning, implementation, and coordination of care for adult patients in crisis or mental health settings.

A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available for qualified candidates. The role requires RN licensure in Virginia or a compact state, and BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• RN Diploma/ASN/BSN/MSN from an accredited school.
• Virginia or Compact Multi-State RN License in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Maintain standards of practice and professional performance.
• Coordinate care and health promotion with the care team and patient/family education.
• Support behavioral health patients with compassion and clinical skills.

Education

RN Diploma/ASN/BSN/MSN

BSN/MSN preferred

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital's Behavioral Health Unit in Norfolk, Virginia.

Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 offered for qualified candidates.

Full-Time Days

The Registered Nurse (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.

Department Overview

Sentara 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. 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. Join a team that is committed not only to our patients but also to the personal and professional growth of our staff!

Education

RN-Diploma, ASN, BSN or MSN from an accredited school (Required)

BSN or MSN (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

Virginia or Compact Multi-State RN License in good standing

Basic Life Support Certification

Keywords

RN, Registered Nurse, mental health, psych, BSN, ADN

Benefits

• 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.

Location and Facility

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital , located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.

In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Work Environment

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco‑free environment.

Remote Work Availability

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.

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, standby/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.