Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Unit

Location: Northern

## Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Unit Apply:
On-Site:
Norfolk, VA:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR-106860
** City/State
** Norfolk, VA
** Work Shift
** Multiple shifts available
** Overview:
**** Sentara is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital's Behavioral Health Unit in Norfolk, Virginia.*
* *** Sign on Bonus up to $20,000 offered for qualified candidates.**
* *** Full-Time Nights & Full-Time Days
*** The Registered Nurse (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!  
* For 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/hour.
*** Education
* ** RN-Diploma, ASN, BSN or MSN from an accredited school (Required)
* BSN or MSN (Preferred)  
** Certification/Licensure
*** Virginia or Compact Multi-State RN License in good standing
* Basic Life Support Certification  
** Keywords:
** RN, Registered Nurse, mental health, psych, BSN, ADN  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.  
** 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.

Here at Sentara,…