Registered Nurse-FT Night Shift- Coronary Care Unit
Company: Bon Secours Mercy Health
Location: Richmond
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!Registered
Nurse-FT Night Shift- Coronary Care Unit* 20k Sign On Bonus for
Qualified Applicants*Summary of Primary FunctionsThe Critical Care
Registered Nurse (RN) provides, coordinates, plans, and evaluates
the care of the patient in collaboration with the interdisciplinary
team and within established the nursing process framework.
Evaluation is done through data collection, assessment,
identification, and prioritization of patient problems/needs
including evaluating process/outcome of nursing care,
interventions, and teaching. The RN coordinates, provides, and
directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care
provided by health team members.Essential Job Functions Conducts
and analyzes initial and ongoing patient assessment, 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 and collaborates with spiritual care, palliative,
and ethics when needed Serves as a point person for care
coordination for family members or caregivers. Performs nursing
care associated with life supporting technology/modalities may
include but not limited to: ventilator management, CRRT, IABP,
Impella, ECMO Performs hemodynamic monitoring Clinically manages
critically ill patients with multi-system organ failure and/or
multisystem trauma Using the AACN Synergy Model, restores,
supports, promotes, rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain the
physiologic, psychologic, and psychosocial stability of patients
across the lifespan. Synthesizes and prioritizes information in
order to take immediate and decisive evidence-based,
patient-focused action using clinical judgement and clinical
inquiry. Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to
rapidly changing patient conditions. Responds to the unique needs
of the patients and families coping with unanticipated illness or
injury and treatment and advocate for their choices in quality of
life. 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 state 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 (required within 6 months of hire)TNCC Trauma
Nursing Core Course (preferred)CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse
(preferred)PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred)RN-BC
Registered Nurse - Board Certified (preferred)TCRN Trauma Certified
Registered Nurse (preferred)National Institute of Health (NIH)
Stroke Certification (preferred)EducationBachelor of Science
Nursing (preferred)Work Experience1 year of RN experience
(required)6 months RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care,
Stepdown, or Emergency Department Unit (preferred)TrainingEPIC
Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)Critical Care
Course (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. Assists with insertion
intra-aortic balloon pumps, chest tubes, and impellas. Assesses
patients through hemodynamic monitoring. Assists with insertion of
transvenous pacing/temporary pacing. Administers means for
conscious sedation. Knowledge of advanced respiratory modalities.
Manages nursing care of the patient with a Swan-Ganz
catheter.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 (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.)
34-66%Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%Stoop/Kneel 1-33%Crawling
1-33%Climbing 1-33%Balance 1-33%Bending 34-66%Sitting 34-66%Walking
34-66%Standing 34-66%Additional Physical Requirements/HazardsManual
dexterity (eye/hand coordination)Perform shift workManeuver weight
of patientsHear alarms/telephone/audio recorderReach above
shoulderRepetitive arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityColor
VisionAcuity - farAcuity - nearDepth perceptionUse of latex
productsExposure to toxic/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.Adults (18-64 years)Geriatrics (65 years and older)Bon
Secours is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities
reward* your hard work with:
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