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Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Mental Health Unit

Full Time - Mainly Night Shift

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Sentara Healthcare 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. We have locations throughout Virginia (Harrisonburg, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach). Join a team that is committed not only to our patients but also to the personal and professional growth of our staff.Team Approach to Behavioral Health

Our approach to care provides individualized treatment for adults and seniors that combines the diverse specialties and talents of our experts, including:

• Certified psychiatrists
• Psychiatric nurses
• Nurse practitioners
• Dietitians
• Mental health technicians
• Grief counselors
• Substance abuse specialist
• Recreational therapists
• Social workers

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.

What does Inpatient Treatment at Sentara Behavioral Health Services Include?At Sentara Behavioral Health Services, we believe in focusing our treatment on the person, not the symptoms. Our comprehensive inpatient treatment services include:

• 24-hour nursing service
• Daily treatment planning meetings with a physician
• Medication management and education
• Nutritional consultations and counseling/education
• Case management and discharge planning that actively engages the patient and family
• Family therapy, as clinically indicated
• Group therapy
• Patient education groups
• Recreational therapy and pet therapy

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Sentara Healthcare 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.

Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.