Registered Nurse - Stroke/Dialysis

Sentara Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Collegial opportunities for annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sentara Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for the 5 West Medical Surgical unit in Virginia. This role requires a Nursing degree and focuses on delivering exceptional care to patients while engaging in a comprehensive Nurse Residency Program. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 and relocation assistance may be available. The position emphasizes critical thinking and patient care standards, suited for those with acute care experience or interest in specific health processes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform competent nursing care using nursing process.
• Deliver exceptional care to patients and families.
• Participate in Nurse Residency Program for transition to practice.

Skills

Customer service

Nursing care

Critical thinking

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

Overview

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).

Location & Shift

Harrisonburg, VA

Third (Nights) shift

Education

Associates or Bachelors Degree - Nursing (Required). Upcoming graduates from an RN program will also be considered.

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 experiences and network with peers in a safe, protected environment
• A series of virtual professional development sessions with mentoring (optional for experienced nurses)

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 are met

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.