Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health (BHU)

Sentara Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Tuition Assistance

Shift Differentials

Job summary

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA seeks a Registered Nurse for the Night shift (Full Time) in the Behavioral Health Unit. A sign-on bonus up to $20,000 is available for qualified candidates, with a New Grad Sign on Bonus of $7,500 for those with less than 1 year of experience.

Starting pay for new grads is $36.00/hr. This 20-bed licensed BHU features team nursing, group therapy, and close interdisciplinary collaboration with mental health professionals.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• New graduate applicants welcomed.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary behavioral health team.
• Participate in group therapy and unit activities.
• Support and mentor new graduates through Transition to Practice programs.

Skills

Inpatient Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Nursing

Psychiatric Nursing

Crisis Intervention

Dual Diagnosis

Substance Abuse Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse Licensure

Job description

City/StateSuffolk, VAWork ShiftThird (Nights)Overview:Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered nurse for Full Time, Night shift in Suffolk, VA!Sign on bonus up to $20,000 available for qualified candidates.Our New Grad Sign on Bonus is $7500For many of our Registered Nurse roles, we welcome new graduate applicants. We're excited to share our starting pay rate for new graduate registered nurses with less than 1 year of experience is $36.00/hr.About the unit:The Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) at Sentara Obici Hospital is a licensed 20 beds unit. We see dual diagnosis behavioral health patients to include but not limited to: Bi-polar, schizophrenia, major depression and substance abuse. We are a low to moderate acuity locked unit. For several years we have had the highest customer service scores within behavioral health of Sentara as well as high employee engagement scores. The nurses work with a full interdisciplinary behavioral health team to include mental health techs, LPNs, Behavioral Health Therapist, Recreational Therapist, Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatrist. We have a team nursing structure - all are engaged in the patient care. We provide group therapy sessions on the unit.Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment.Free parking and shuttle servicePaid time off and tuition assistanceRecognition programs for nursing excellenceOutstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed!Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara:Unique 6-Month Program Includes:No separate application required, automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area.General Nursing OrientationSpecialty Clinical Track ResidencyProfessional Development SessionsMentoring and Unit-based PreceptorsA message from our Chief Nursing Officer:Nursing Opportunities at Sentara Obici HospitalThe 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.EducationDegree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.Certification/LicensureRegistered nursing License (Required)Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.BLS required within 90 days of hireExperienceNone requiredBehavioral Health experience is highly (preferred)1 year of acute care (preferred)Previous healthcare experience (preferred)#Talroo-Nursing Keywords: Inpatient Behavioral Health, Behavioral Health Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Crisis Intervention Prevention, Dual Diagnosis, Substance abuse managementWe 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.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 Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.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.