What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Unit position at Sentara?
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 Degree – Nursing
OR
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Certification/Licensure
Registered Nurse License
Experience
Previous acute care experience preferred, but not required
Duties/Responsibilities
The Registered Nursing (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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000