Registered Nurse - Mental Health Nursing Unit
Company: Sentara Health
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Third (Nights) Overview: 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.
Department Overview: Sentara offers both inpatient and outpatient
behavioral health services to patients 18 and older who are in
crisis due to mental illness, emotional distress, or destructive
behavior patterns. Because our treatment facilities are located
within local hospitals, patients have access to the full range of
both psychiatric and medical care. This is especially helpful for
patients experiencing symptoms that are confusing and impact their
physical health. Join a team that is committed not only to our
patients but also to the personal and professional growth of our
staff! Education - RN-Diploma, ASN, BSN or MSN from an accredited
school (Required) - BSN or MSN (Preferred) Certification/Licensure
- Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing - Basic
Life Support Certification Keywords: Talroo-Nursing, RN, Registered
Nurse, mental health, psych, BSN, ADN . Benefits: Caring For Your
Family and Your Career • 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 • 401k/403B 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 the opportunity to earn an
annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee
eligibility criteria is met Here at Sentara, we are committed to
consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life
benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be
here every day! Sentara Norfolk General Hospital , located in
Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to
the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in
Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for
Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality
heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to
Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated
facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited
Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing
excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular,
neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care,
advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health,
including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. 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.
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