RN- Registered Nurse-FT Weekend Program- 5 South Ortho/Joint
Company: Bon Secours
Location: Farnham
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
RN- Registered Nurse-FT Weekend Program- 5 South Ortho/Joint
Requisition R106916 Market Richmond, Virginia Department Med/Surg
Orthopedic Unit (Joints) - St. Mary's Richmond Shift
Evenings/Nights Schedule Full-time Thank you for considering a
career at Bon Secours!Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose
of Position
The Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical functions as a care provider
of a multidisciplinary care team responsible for the delivery of
patient care through using the nursing process of assessment,
diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN
possesses the basic knowledge of a patient's age and cultural
diversity into the provision of patient care, demonstrates strong
skills related to effective time management and prioritizing
patient care, contributes to the provision of quality nursing care
through performance improvement initiatives, collaborates with
other professional disciplines, and supports the mission of the
ministry to provide physical and psychological support to patients
and families.
Essential Job Functions
In collaboration with members of interdisciplinary teams, the RN
establishes goals and strategies for meeting the discharge or
continuing care needs with the patient. The RN performs and
documents complete patient assessments, initiates and maintains
current nursing care plans for all assigned patients, identifies
patient learning needs to provide individualized and comprehensive
teaching, administers medications in a safe manner consistent with
the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and
procedures, serves as a point of contact for patients' care
coordination throughout the hospital departments, acts as a patient
safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in
the department, and serves as a patient advocate in collaboration
with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics.
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.
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May 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
Prolonged periods of working alone
Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.):34-66%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.)34-66%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.)34-66%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.)34-66%
Stoop/Kneel0%
Crawling0%
Climbing1-33%
Balance1-33%
Bending34-66%
Sitting34-66%
Walking34-66%
Standing34-66%
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Depth perception
Use of Latex Gloves
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Patient Population
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)Bon Secoursis an equal opportunity
employer.Well also reward your hard work with:
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