Registered Nurse - Stroke/Dialysis

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc is looking for a Registered Nurse for the 5 West Medical Surgical unit in Harrisonburg, Virginia. This role requires an Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and a Registered Nurse certification. The position offers a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 and relocation assistance. Candidates should have experience or interest in stroke, AMS, TIA, and Dialysis. Exceptional customer service is essential, and a Nurse Residency Program is offered to support new graduates.

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in stroke/AMS/TIA/Dialysis.
• Registered Nurse certification is required.
• Previous acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care using the nursing process.
• Perform assessments, make diagnoses, and plan care.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare team and patients.

Skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Acute care experience

Education

Associates or Bachelors Degree - Nursing

Job description

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 or Bachelors Degree - Nursing (Required)

Will give consideration to upcoming graduates from a RN program

Certification/Licensure

Registered Nurse (Required)

Experience

Previous acute care experience (Preferred)

Duties/Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (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)