Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Stepdown Unit - St. Mary's Hospital

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!Scheduled Weekly Hours:36Work Shift: Evenings/Nights (United States of America)St. Mary's Hospital-Richmond, VARegistered Nurse (RN)-Full TimeMedical Step Down Unit(3N)** up to $25,000 Sign On Bonus for Qualified Applicants**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, 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.Our UnitOur 12 telemetry bed unit cares for patients with acute and chronic cardiac and medical conditions that require close observation, interventions, and cardiac monitoring. Care includes but not limited to Arrhythmias, Pre and post cardiac catheterizations (PTCA, stents) and other post cardiac lab procedures, myocardial infarctions, CHF, unstable angina, Acute and Chronic medical conditions. Procedures done: cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, anti-coagulant therapy, defibrillation/cardioversion, administration of non-titrated cardiac drips. Our Nursing TeamOur team is highly engaged, skilled, and collaborative. We care for a diverse population honing specialty skills in the post of patient to deliver exceptional holistic care to our patients that include our entire interdisciplinary team. This allows us to care for patients with various comorbidities in a way that supports each other and creates a healing environment to deliver extraordinary patient-centered care. Our Orientation ProcessWe orient all of our nurses by providing a 12-week orientation program with dedicated preceptors complemented by cardiac catheterization lab observation, one on one with our clinical coordinator, and basic arrhythmia training. We provide ongoing support during and after orientation through our Nurse Residency and Mentor Program. Our nurses have the opportunity to participate in local and national critical care education events. These events support our nurses in developing strong critical thinking skills and becoming expert clinicians in critical care.Professional GrowthWe encourage professional growth of all of our nurses through participation in our facilities shared governance committees, advancement on our hospital career ladder and the Progressive Critical Care Nurse (PCCN) through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). We have a very active local chapter of the AACN through the Greater Richmond Area Chapter (GRAC) that meets regularly and provides continuing education on new innovations in critical care nursing.Job Summary:The New Grad Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient statusActing as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU unitsDetermining the priority of the patient's problems and needsDeveloping and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomesEnsuring a safe and therapeutic environmentEssential Functions: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care teamConducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectivenessServes as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departmentsActs as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the departmentAdminister medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization's policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedEducation:Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)Certifications:Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or RN applicantBasic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (preferred, not required)Experience:Previous experience as an LPN or Patient Care Tech/CNA (preferred)Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more *Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.Department: Med/Surg Telemetry Unit - St. Mary's - Richmond - Progressive CU - 4 WestIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 Employer, 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.