Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health (BHU)

Registered Nurse Opportunity at Sentara Obici HospitalSentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for Full Time, Night shift in Suffolk, VA!Sign on bonus up to $20,000 available for qualified candidates. Our New Grad Sign on Bonus is $7500.For many of our Registered Nurse roles, we welcome new graduate applicants. We're excited to share our starting pay rate for new graduate registered nurses with less than 1 year of experience is $36.00/hr.About the Unit:The Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) at Sentara Obici Hospital is a licensed 20 beds unit. We see dual diagnosis behavioral health patients to include but not limited to: Bi-polar, schizophrenia, major depression and substance abuse. We are a low to moderate acuity locked unit. For several years we have had the highest customer service scores within behavioral health of Sentara as well as high employee engagement scores. The nurses work with a full interdisciplinary behavioral health team to include mental health techs, LPNs, Behavioral Health Therapist, Recreational Therapist, Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatrist. We have a team nursing structure - all are engaged in the patient care. We provide group therapy sessions on the unit.Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment.Free parking and shuttle servicePaid time off and tuition assistanceRecognition programs for nursing excellenceOutstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed!Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Programs at Sentara:Unique 6-Month Program Includes:No separate application required, automatic enrollment for any RN with less than 12 months experience or transitioning to a new practice area.General Nursing OrientationSpecialty Clinical Track ResidencyProfessional Development SessionsMentoring and Unit-based PreceptorsEducation:Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)Students in the process of completing an accredited nursing program.Certification/Licensure:Registered nursing License (Required)Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License.BLS required within 90 days of hireExperience:None requiredBehavioral Health experience is highly (preferred)1 year of acute care (preferred)Previous healthcare experience (preferred)We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $41.93 - $61.01 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.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.In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.