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Sentara Health

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (Behavioral Health)

Sentara Health, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792

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Location:

Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift:

Third (Nights)

Sign-on bonus:

up to $20,000 for qualifying candidates. No contract required!

Education:

Associates Degree – Nursing OR Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing

Certification/Licensure:

Registered Nurse

Experience:

Previous acute care experience preferred, but not required.

Overview Sentara RMH Medical Center is a Magnet designated community hospital in Harrisonburg, VA, serving a seven‑county area with a population of 218,000 residents. The emergency department focuses on caring for a behavioral health population.

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) constitute the 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 orientation and 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 via foundational ENO (Elsevier’s Emergency Nursing Orientation) modules blended with in‑person sessions utilizing case studies, gaming, simulation, and skills labs.

Exposure to Sentara policies and evidence‑based practice guidelines as recommended by the Emergency Nursing Association (ENA).

Hands‑on experience in the ED 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

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.

401(k)/403(b) 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 earn an annual discretionary bonus if eligibility criteria are met.

Our Caring Workplace Environment

A Caring Commitment serving our community for 100+ years.

Free and convenient parking.

Collaboration and shared governance.

CMS 5‑Star and Magnet designated hospital.

EAP – 24 × 7.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We pride ourselves on the diversity and inclusiveness of our workforce. 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.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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