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Bon Secours

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours, Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 23703


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cheduled Weekly Hours:36

Work Shift:Evenings/Nights (United States of America)

**Sign on bonus eligible for seasoned RN's and New Graduate's**

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionThe 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 FunctionsIn 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.

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 (preferred)Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification RN-BC (Registered Nurse - Board Certified) (preferred)CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred)PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred)CMSRN Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (preferred)National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification (preferred)

EducationBachelor of Science Nursing (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.

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 fluidsMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materialsMay have periods of constant interruptionsProlonged periods of working alone

Additional Physical Requirements/HazardsManual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)Perform shift workManeuver weight of patientsHear alarms/telephone/tape recorderReach above shoulderRepetitive arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityColor VisionAcuity - farAcuity - nearDepth perceptionUse of Latex GlovesExposure 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 exposure

Patient PopulationAdolescents (13-17 years)Adults (18-64 years)Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Bon Secours

About Bon Secours

As 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) - Med-Surg - Maryview Medical Center

Job Summary:

The Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient statusProviding care to patients with medical and surgical diagnosesImplementing clinical nursing interventionsHaving a highly diverse medical skillsetDeveloping and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomesEnsuring a safe and therapeutic environmentEssential Functions:

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care teamCollect vital signs, administer IV medications, understand charting and assess patient conditionAbility to perform at a higher patient-to-nurse ratioEvaluate, update and revise plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomesAdminister medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedEducation:

Diploma of Nursing or Associate of Nursing from an accredited nursing programBachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)Work Experience:

Previous RN experience on a similar nursing unit or Long-Term Care settingRequired Licensing & Certifications:

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain prior to direct patient care)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 - Maryview

It 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.