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Registered Nurse; RN - Behavioral Health; BHU

Job in Suffolk, Virginia, 23437, USA
Listing for: Sentara
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-08
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health (BHU)
City/State Suffolk, VAWork Shift First (Days)
Overview:

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered nurse for a Full Time, Day shift in Suffolk, VA!

Sign on bonus up to $15,000 available for qualified candidates.

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 service

Paid time off and tuition assistance

Recognition programs for nursing excellence

Outstanding 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 Orientation Specialty Clinical Track Residency Professional Development Sessions Mentoring and Unit-based PreceptorsA message from our Chief Nursing Officer:

Nursing Opportunities at Sentara Obici Hospital The 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.

Education Degree 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/Licensure Registered nursing License (Required)
Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.

BLS required within 90 days of hire

Experience

None required1 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.

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 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…
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