RN- Registered Nurse- FT Nights- Behavioral Health Unit

Company: Bon Secours
Location: Richmond
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.Bon Secours St. Mary's HospitalAbout UsAs 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 - St. Mary's Hospital:Job Summary:The Psychiatric 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 environmentEssential 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 assignedEducation:
    • Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in NursingCertifications:
      • 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 statusAll 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

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