Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health - Southside Medical Center

Bon Secours • VA

118d

About The Position

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, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred).
• Current state licensure (or covered compact licensure) as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS).
• One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Nice To Haves

• Recent Behavioral Health experience (preferred, not required).
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required).
• De-Escalation Training (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care according to the provider’s prescribed plan of care while closely monitoring progress/recovery.
• Assess and document 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.
• Apply effective interviewing skills to elicit information from patient and/or family/significant other 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 assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree