What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health unit position at Sentara Health?
Sentara RMH Medical Center is now hiring a Registered Nurse for the Behavioral Health unit. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience or interest in providing care for patients with a variety of diagnoses to include depression, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and more. Will also work with drug and alcohol detox patients.
Education
Associates or Bachelor's Degree – Nursing (Required)
Certification/Licensure
Registered Nurse License (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 your experiences/ networking with peers in a safe, protected environment
• A series of virtual professional development sessions with mentoring (optional for experienced nurses)