Registered Nurse - ICU- CVICU

City/State

Harrisonburg, VA

Overview

Work Shift

Third (Nights) (United States of America)

Sentara RMH Medical Center is hiring a registered nurse for the Critical Care Unit. This position is ideal for candidates who have experience or an interest in providing care for medical/surgical ICU patients and cardiothoracic surgical patients.

Sign on bonus up to $20,000. Relocation assistance provided to those who meet the specified criteria. 

Requirements

Nursing diploma (ADN, BSN, or MSN)

Must have BLS within 90 days of hire

Job summary:

As a Registered Nurse with Sentara, you can excel in your career. There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities into leadership or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings. This position's primary duties include assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, giving medications, talking with family members, and being responsible for the overall care of your patients. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients.

Click https://youtu.be/ImqEzvkewIU to hear Felicia tell us about a day in the life of a Registered Nurse (RN) with Sentara Health. 

Transition to Practice/Nurse residency program

This 12-week TTP program focuses on the orientation transition experience with intentional knowledge support and skill acquisition for practice in Critical Care. For new graduates, this TTP program is the start of a comprehensive 6-month residency program to support your transition to practice.

This program includes:

• Formal delivery of fundamental critical care nursing concepts and standards via foundational ECCO (Essentials of Critical Care Orientation from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)) 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 AACN

• Hands-on experience in the intensive care unit 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

Sentara Health offers a very generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k/403B with matching funds,
• Retirement Pension
• Performance Plus Bonus
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work Perks, and more.

About Sentara RMH Medical Center

Sentara RMH Medical Center is a 238-bed, Magnet designated hospital located in Harrisonburg, Virginia.  Harrisonburg, Rockingham County is a progressive and picturesque location that rests in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, which is known world-wide for its beauty, including the renowned Skyline Drive, which winds through Shenandoah National Park.  If you love outdoor activities, you will find great hiking, skiing, camping, boating, golfing, collegiate sports, concerts, wineries, breweries, and you will have the opportunity to attend many community events throughout the year.

Job Summary

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform 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.

BSN or MSN preferred. New Hire Education Requirement: All new RNs who do not have their BSN will be required to sign a BSN Agreement committing to enrollment in an accredited RN to BSN program within 24 months of hire and successfully obtaining their BSN within 5 years of hire. Meets and maintains any requirements defined by specific specialty; Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire; Emergency Care - ACLS & PA