Registered Nurse - Med​/Surgical

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Position Overview

Sentara RMH Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for the 4 East Medical Surgical unit. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience or interest in caring for surgical patients that have had General Surgery, Gastrointestinal, OB‑Gyn, Orthopedics, Vascular, Urology, Nephrology, and more.

Sign On Bonus & Relocation Assistance

Sign on bonus up to $20,000 offered plus relocation assistance (if specified criteria is met).

Location & Shift

Harrisonburg, VA

Rotating shift

Education & Licensure

• Associates Degree – Nursing
• Bachelor’s Degree – Nursing (optional)
• 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.

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.

• 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)

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 have opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

About Sentara RMH Medical Center

Sentara RMH Medical Center, a Magnet designated hospital in Harrisonburg, VA, serves a seven‑county area with a population of 218,000 residents, employing 2,600 locals. The 238‑bed community hospital has served Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and surrounding areas since 1912, partner with Sentara Health System since May 2011. Sentara RMH features the RMH Hahn Cancer Center, a state‑of‑the‑art center equipped with the latest cancer‑fighting technologies, administering more than 18,000 cancer treatments.

With 1,800 delivered babies, 60,000 emergency patients and 21,000 surgical procedures, Sentara has a position for you. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000‑member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Tobacco‑Free Environment

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

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