Registered Nurse - Mental Health Nursing Unit

Sentara Health Plans; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking an RN for the Mental Health Nursing Unit in Norfolk, VA. You will provide direct patient care, perform the nursing process, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support adults in crisis.

Requirements include an RN diploma/ASN/BSN/MSN from an accredited school, Virginia or compact license, and BLS certification. The role offers Full-time hours on days with a strong focus on patient-centered care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• RN-Diploma, ASN, BSN or MSN from an accredited school (Required)
• BSN or MSN (Preferred)
• Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing
• Basic Life Support Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care for behavioral health patients.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective treatment.
• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment plans

Skills

Registered Nurse

Mental health

BSN

ADN

Education

RN Diploma/ASN/BSN/MSN

Job description

## Registered Nurse - Mental Health Nursing UnitApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Norfolk, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-95940**City/State**Norfolk, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**Overview:**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.**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 License in good standing* Basic Life Support Certification**Keywords:** RN, Registered Nurse, mental health, psych, BSN, ADN.**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• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development• Pet Insurance• Legal Resources Plan• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is metHere at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!**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.**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.