Registered Nurse - RN PRN - Emergency Department - SMC
Company: Bon Secours
Location: Petersburg
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - RN PRN - Emergency Department - SMC Apply Now
Requisition R094743 Market Petersburg, VA--> Market Petersburg,
Virginia Department Emergency Services - Southside RMC - Petersburg
Department--> Shift All Schedule Part-time Thank you for
considering a career at Bon Secours!Southside Regional Medical
Center is your community health care provider, a 300-bed facility
located on a 50-acre campus with nearly 400 physicians representing
more than 40 specialties. We work hard every day to be a place of
healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the
community we call home. Bon Secours Southside Medical Center serves
the communities of Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Fort Lee
and Chester and the counties of Prince George, Dinwiddie, Sussex,
Surry and Southern Chesterfield.Summary of Primary Function/General
Purpose of PositionThe Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse
(RN) provides, coordinates, plans, and evaluates nursing care, and
supervises licensed and unlicensed associates in nursing care
delivery within established nursing procedures, professional
standards, and organizationalpolicies/philosophies.The ED RN
demonstrates the ability to care for a group of patients in a
fast-paced, high intensity setting as part of an Interprofessional
team focused on achieving the best individual patient and
population outcomes. The ED RN is responsible for modeling core
cultural and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable harm, ensure
worker safety and a safe, high quality experience of care.Essential
Job Functions In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care
team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes
assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and
evaluates treatment effectiveness. Administers medications in a
safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours
Mercy Health policies and procedures. Serves as point of contact
for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.
Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing
quality improvement in the department. Manages and meets the
physical and emotional demands of emergency nursing care. Applies
knowledge of contemporary emergency nursing practice and future
innovations. Applies nursing practice to the care of individuals
across the lifespan with perceived or actual physical or emotional
alterations, ranging from non-urgent to life threatening that are
undiagnosed or require further interventions; care practices
include, but are not limited to, medical illness, trauma care,
pediatric care, gerontologic care, injury prevention, womens
health, mental health issues, and life and limb saving measures.
Collaborates with outside agencies in coordinating care (e.g.
protective agencies and law enforcement, Local Crisis, Forensics,
EMS, transfer centers, pharmacies). Understands and considers while
providing care that emergency nursing care is episodic, primary,
typically short-term, and occurs in a variety of settings. BSMH
nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with
the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional
Practice Model.This document is not an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working
conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to
perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor,
subject to reasonable accommodation.Licensing/CertificationCurrent
RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by
compact (required)BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must
obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)ACLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred)PALS Pediatric Advanced
Life Support (preferred)NPR Neonatal Resuscitation Program
(preferred)TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course
(preferred)EducationBachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)Work
Experience1 year of RN experience (required)Recent Emergency
Department or Critical Care experience (preferred)TrainingEPIC
Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)Skills Assigns
patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope
of practice of staff. Orients, facilitates learning experience, and
provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators,
outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others.
Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide
evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current
standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission.
Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's clinical condition
and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive
resources. Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and
prioritizes plan of care. Application of the nursing process in
patient care delivery. Assesses patient's physical and emotional
responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention
and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly. Assists
patient and family in coping with patient's illness. Collaborates
with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care. Strong
interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. Applies
cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for
patients and their support resources. Recognizes own limitations
and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely.
Advances personal and professional growth through participation in
educational programs, current literature, in-services, and
workshops. Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own
and delegated actions. Integrates cost-effective measures into
practice and models effective stewardship of available resources.
Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and
difficult circumstances. Protects the safety and privacy of all
persons. Understanding and utilization of office and clinical
technologies. Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they
can understand considering their personal preferences.
Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in
illness, suffering, pain, and existence. Remains calm, adaptive,
and collective during an emergency. Applies the nursing process
with patients in a variety of illness or injury in all ages and
populations requiring triage and prioritization, stabilization,
resuscitation, crisis intervention,
disasterpreparedness/emergencymanagement. Can pivot focus quickly
using critical decisions to match the most crucial needs at any
moment. Lifesaving equipment (i.e., hypothermia devices, Hand free
CPR, rapid infusers, invasive monitoring, etc.)Working
ConditionsPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may
occurMay be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuseMay be
required to use physical restraintsMay be exposed to high noise
levels and bright lightsMay be exposed to limited hazardous
substances or body fluids*May be exposed to human blood and other
potentially infectious materials*May have periods of constant
interruptions* Individuals in this position are required to
exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment
and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection
control.Physical RequirementsLifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.):
34-66%Lifting/Carrying (50-100lbs.)34-66%Push/Pull
(0-50lbs.)34-66%Push/Pull
(50-100lbs.)34-66%Stoop/Kneel1-33%Crawling1-33%Climbing1-33%Balance1-33%Bending34-66%Sitting34-66%Walking34-66%Standing
34-66%Additional Physical Requirements/HazardsManual dexterity
(eye/hand coordination)Perform shift workManeuver weight of
patientsHearalarms/telephone/audiorecorderReach above
shoulderRepetitive arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityColor
VisionAcuity - farAcuity - nearDepth perceptionUse of latex
productsExposure totoxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsExposure to
moving mechanical partsExposure to dust/fumesExposure to potential
electrical shockExposure to x ray/electromagnetic energyExposure to
high pitched noisesGaseous risk exposurePatient
PopulationDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his
or her assigned unit.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of
growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability
to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets
the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's
requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to
provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and
procedures.Neonates (0-4 weeks)Infant (1-12 months)Pediatrics (1-12
years)Adolescents (13-17 years)Bon SecoursAbout UsAs a faith-based
and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the
health and well-being of all people in mind,bodyand spirit through
exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture
of compassion, collaboration,excellenceand respect. Bon Secours
seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human
dignity, integrity,serviceand stewardship to create an environment
where associates want to work and help communities
thrive.Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Room (ER) Bon Secours Health
Southside Regional Medical CenterJob Summary:The Emergency Room
(ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering
exceptional nursing care to patients by:
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