Registered Nurse, Orthopedic and Observation - Full-time

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Self-scheduling

MS Certification

Orthopedic Certification

Nurse Residency

Job summary

Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Joints/Observation unit. The role focuses on postoperative joint surgery care and observation, with self-scheduling and opportunities to earn medical-surgical and orthopedic certifications at no cost.

Nights, 36 hours per week, every other weekend, and a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 with relocation assistance if criteria met.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Upcoming graduate from an accredited RN program accepted.
• Previous acute care experience preferred; all levels encouraged to apply.
• Active RN licensure or working toward licensure.

Responsibilities

• Care for postoperative joint surgery patients on the Joints/Observation unit.
• Support self-scheduling and certification opportunities for staff.
• Participate in Nurse Residency and Transition to Practice programs.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and safety.

Skills

Patient care

Postoperative care

Observation nursing

Team collaboration

Education

Associates Degree – Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree – Nursing

Upcoming graduate from an 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.

Shifts: Nights

Weekly schedule hours: 36

Weekends: every other weekends

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!

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

Education

Associates Degree – Nursing

OR

Bachelor’s Degree – Nursing

OR

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)

Keywords: Registered Nurse, Staff Nurse, Nursing, Orthopedic Nurse, Days, Nights, Weekends, Full-time

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.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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.