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Sentara Health

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Behavioral Health)

Sentara Health, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792

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Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Behavioral Health) Posted 4 days ago.

Overview Sentara RMH Medical Center is a Magnet‑designated hospital located in Harrisonburg, VA. It serves a seven‑county area with a population of 218,000 residents and employs 2,600 locals. The 238‑bed community hospital has been serving the region since 1912 and partners with the Sentara Health System. With 1,800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients, and 21,000 surgical procedures each year, we are looking for registered nurses to join our emergency department team with a primary focus on behavioral health.

Location and Shift City/State: Harrisonburg, VA Work Shift: Second (Evenings)

Sign‑on Bonus Up to $20,000 for qualifying candidates. No contract required!

Education • Associate’s Degree – Nursing

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree – Nursing

Certification / Licensure Registered Nurse

Experience Previous acute care experience preferred, but not required.

Duties / Responsibilities The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible for performing competent nursing care as guided by the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and coordination of care, teaching, health promotion, and evaluation. The RN must uphold professional performance standards, including ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence‑based practice, quality, resource utilization, and environmental health.

Transition to Practice / Nurse Residency Program

10‑week TTP program focused on orientation and intentional knowledge support for Medical‑Surgical areas.

For new graduates, the TTP program serves as the start of a comprehensive 6‑month residency program.

Formal delivery of fundamental nursing concepts and standards via ENO modules blended with in‑person sessions utilizing case studies, gaming, simulation, and skill labs.

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

Hands‑on experience in the ED alongside a trained nurse preceptor.

Opportunity to share experiences and network with peers in a protected environment.

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 CEUs and professional development

Pet Insurance

Legal Resources Plan

Potential annual discretionary bonus for eligible employees.

About Sentara RMH Medical Center Sentara RMH Medical Center is a Magnet‑designated hospital situated in Harrisonburg, VA. It serves a seven‑county area with 218,000 residents and employs 2,600 locals. The 238‑bed community hospital has been serving the region since 1912 and became part of the Sentara Health System in 2011. The hospital offers a state‑of‑the‑art cancer center, emergency services, surgical procedures, and maternity care, contributing to community health.

Work Environment

Community‑focused mission to improve health every day.

Free and convenient parking.

Collaboration and shared governance.

CMS 5‑Star and Magnet‑designated.

EAP – 24/7.

Tobacco‑free environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

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