New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Medical Care Unit (IMCU) - St. Mary's Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Richmond, VA

4d•$31 - $49

About The Position

The New Grad Registered Nurse position at St. Mary's Hospital delivers nursing care to patients in a progressive care/step-down setting, serving as a link between Med-Surg and ICU units. The RN assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, and develops and carries out plans of care to improve patient outcomes while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts initial and ongoing assessments; analyzes assessment data; plans, implements, and evaluates treatment; coordinates care across hospital departments; advocates for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement; and administers medications in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies. Other duties may be assigned. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week, working evenings/nights from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The listed pay range is $30.51 to $48.80. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and prior LPN or Patient Care Tech/CNA experience are preferred. Current state RN licensure or RN applicant status is required. BLS or ACLS is preferred at hire; an approved certification must be obtained before direct patient care, and ACLS is required within six months of hire.

Requirements

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or RN applicant status.
BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification is preferred at hire; certification from an approved source is required before direct patient care.
ACLS is required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
Previous experience as an LPN or Patient Care Tech/CNA (preferred).
BLS or ACLS certification at hire (preferred).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
Serve as the point of contact for patients’ care coordination across hospital departments.
Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
Prioritize patients’ problems and needs and develop and carry out care plans to improve outcomes.
Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.