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Bon Secours Mercy Health RN- Registered Nurse- FT Days Weekend Program- Behavioral Health Unit in Richmond, Virginia
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric (https://www.semrush.com/analytics/keywordoverview/?q=Psychiatric&db=us) – St. Mary's Hospital:
Job Summary:
The Psychiatric (https://www.semrush.com/analytics/keywordoverview/?q=Psychiatric&db=us) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:
Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
Implementing clinical nursing interventions
Having a highly diverse medical skillset
Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
Essential Functions:
Provide direct patient care according to the provider’s prescribed plan of care (and nursing scope of practice) while closely monitoring progress/recovery
Assess and documents the patient’s conditions and report changes as needed
Administer medication, insulin, and IV/fluids, documenting thoroughly
Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene
Applies effective interviewing skills to elicit information from patient and/or family/significant other that is necessary to plan and implement the treatment plan
Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments
Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes
Other duties as assigned
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing
Certifications:
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (required for Pediatric BH Units)
Experience:
One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Recent Behavioral Health experience (preferred, not required)
Training:
EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)
De-Escalation Training (preferred, not required)
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com