Main logo
  • Pay Your Bill
  • COVID-19 Info
Sign in
  • Get Care Now

    Sentara offers convenient options for care depending on your condition.

    • user-doctor-message.svg

      Virtual Care

      Video visits 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
    • user-doctor-long-hair-48px.svg

      Walk-In Care

      See a Sentara provider today
    • clipboard-medical-48px.svg

      Urgent Care

      Quality care without the wait
    • calendar-days-48px.svg

      New Patient Appointment

      Schedule an appointment with a primary care provider
    • hospital.svg

      Emergency Room

      Call 911 or go to your nearest ER
    Which Should I Choose?
  • Find a Location

    Sentara operates more than 100 sites of care across Virginia and North Carolina. Find locations near you.

    • Hospitals
    • Imaging Centers
    • Senior Care
    • Schools
    • Emergency
    • Outpatient Care
    • Primary Care
    • Therapy & Fitness
    • Home Care
    View Nearby Locations
  • Find a Doctor/Provider

    Find a doctor or other health care provider perfect for your medical needs.

    • Find a Doctor or Provider
    • Schedule an Appointment
    • Primary Care
    • What is an NP or PA?
    • Sentara Medical Group
    Find a Doctor or Provider
    • The doctor will see you now

      Try Sentara MDLIVE

  • Our Services

    Sentara offers a wide range of medical services throughout Virginia and North Carolina.

    • Cancer
    • Emergency
    • Heart & Vascular
    • Home Care
    • Imaging
    • Maternity
    • Neurosciences
    • Orthopedics
    • Therapy
    • Weight Loss Surgery
    View All Services
    Sentara is a Leader in...
    • mammography-universal.jpg

      Mammography

      Schedule your mammogram today

    • heart-ep-lab.jpg

      Heart and Vascular

      Nationally ranked heart care, close to home

  • Community Involvement

    We inspire, empower and support our community.

    • Purpose
    • Focus Areas
    • Community Impact
    • Partners
    • Team Members
    Learn More
    Featured News
    • NewSentaraLogo.png

      Investment in healthcare career programs

      Sentara Healthcare invests nearly $4 million in two new pipeline development programs to support students pursuing healthcare careers

    • Community Care mobile clinic_rect.png

      Sentara Community Care Achievements

      Sentara Community Care achieves measurable results in 2022, plans to expand across the Commonwealth in 2023

  • About Sentara

    Sentara has a long history of innovation, compassion and community benefit.

    • Careers
    • Classes & Events
    • Community Needs
    • Diversity
    • Foundations & Giving
    • Health & Wellness
    • Newsroom
    • Quality & Patient Safety
    More About Sentara
    Featured News & Press
    • Dennis and NORA.png

      Sentara celebrates partnership with the Network of Regional Advocacy (NORA) and its mission to address social determinants of health

    • Summer Trauma Injuries-Rectangle.jpg

      Let's not meet by accident: Sentara trauma team warns of common summer injuries

  1. Home
  2. Hospital Locations
  3. Sentara RMH Medical Center
  4. About Us
  5. Nursing

Nursing at Sentara RMH Medical Center

Sentara RMH Medical Center serves a seven-county area in the Shenandoah Valley and offers many advanced clinical services, including heart and vascular, behavioral health, cancer, neurosciences, orthopedics and sports medicine, maternity, nutrition services, palliative care, and women’s health.

Our nursing team at Sentara RMH Medical Center understands the value of embracing innovation and technology along with evidence-based practices to provide patients the highest quality care. Our compassionate nursing team provide exceptional care to our community and continues to raise the bar in healthcare excellence.

Want to learn more about the Sentara nursing experience, including our continuing education opportunities and dedication to shared governance?

LEARN MORE ABOUT SENTARA NURSING

Forensic Nurse Examiners Program
The Forensic Nurse Examiners Program is based out of the Emergency Department at Sentara RMH Medical Center. Forensic Nurse Examiners are Registered Nurses specializing in providing immediate, comprehensive medical-forensic examinations and evidence collection on sexual assault and domestic violence victims. This includes a PERK (Physical Evidence Recovery Kit) and suspect kits, along with photographs and documentation. The program provides appropriate laboratory testing, prophylactic STI (sexually transmitted infections) medications, and emergency contraception to victims.

The DAISY Recognition Program
The DAISY recognition program is a nationally recognized award program highlighting nurses providing compassionate care. Nurses are nominated by anyone in the organization - patients, family members, other nurses, physicians, other clinicians, and staff - who experiences or observes extraordinary care.
Nominate an outstanding nurse.

Nursing Awards and Recognitions:

magnet-logo.png

Magnet®
Sentara RMH Medical Center received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in 2014, and re-designation in 2019. ANCC’ s Magnet Recognition Program® identifies superior quality in nursing care and is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. The Magnet® program is recognized as the gold standard of nursing excellence.

The Beacon Award
Sentara RMH Medical Center’s Critical Care Unit was recently recognized with a Beacon award. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) offers The Beacon Award for Excellence to honor nursing units that distinguish themselves for providing excellence in patient care.

Watson Health Top Hospitals®
In 2021, Sentara RMH Medical Center was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Top 100 Hospital® 2021 list.

Apply and grow your nursing career here at Sentara.
Hiring nurses for all specialities.

APPLY NOW

About Sentara

  • Community Involvement
  • Newsroom
  • Clinical Quality & Patient Safety
  • Careers
  • Volunteer
  • For Physicians
  • For Employees
  • Contact Us

Patient Quick Links

  • Sign In to MyChart
  • Find a Doctor
  • Get Directions
  • Patient Guide
  • Pay Your Bill
  • Medical Records
  • Medical Services A-Z

Sentara In Your Community

  • Hospitals & Locations
  • Classes, Events & Support Groups
  • ExploreHealth with Sentara
  • Community Health Needs Assessments
  • Make a Gift
getAppleButton.svggetGoogleButton.svg

  • Privacy Policy
  • User Agreement
  • Social Media Policy
  • Notice of Nondiscrimination
  • Compliance Office
  • Financial Assistance
  • Language Assistance
Your community, not-for-profit health partner. Copyright © 2023 Sentara Health.