At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care /PCU

Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital

Sign On Bonus Available - Rules and Restrictions apply

• 25K for night shift experienced nurses

• 20K for day shift experienced nurses

About the Unit

This PCU typically fills 4 beds on an average day. Great stepping stone to an ICU or for nurses looking to advance into critical care from med/surg. We take Bi-Pap patients, titratable drips, sepsis with complications, DKA, Arrhythmias, and alcohol withdrawal patients. Our nurses on PCU are also part of our rapid response team. If you are looking to really grow in the critical care field this is a great opportunity to enhance your skills with a lot of support from leadership.

Job Summary:

The 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 status

· Providing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses

· 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 environment

Essential Functions:

· Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

· Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, understand charting and assess patient condition

· Ability to perform at a higher patient-to-nurse ratio

· Evaluate, update and revise plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes

· Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and procedures

· Other duties as assigned

Education:

· Diploma of Nursing or Associate of Nursing from an accredited nursing program

· Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Work Experience:

· Previous RN experience on a similar nursing unit or Long-Term Care setting

Required 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)

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/Kneel 0%

Crawling 0%

Climbing 1-33%

Balance 1-33%

Bending 34-66%

Sitting 34-66%

Walking 34-66%

Standing 34-66%

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)

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 status

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 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