Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Nurse - Cardiac Medical Stepdown Unit (CMSU) - Memorial Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Mechanicsville, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America) Memorial Regional Medical Center THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A BONUS UP TO $20K FOR DAY SHIFT AND $25K FOR NIGHT SHIFT FOR FULLTIME HOURS AND $10K FOR PART TIME HOURS TO EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WITH AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE! Internal BSMH associates are not eligible for sign-on bonuses. Bon Secours Cardiac Medical Stepdown Unit (CMSU): is a small stepdown unit which takes patients requiring close monitoring and includes interventions like BIPAP, titrating cardiac drips, high acuity sepsis and surgical patients. This is a great place to start your nursing career or continue your professional growth. The Charge Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse with responsibility and accountability for unit operational activities. Using the Nursing process and clinical knowledge, this role will coordinate nursing and interprofessional members of the Health Care team to develop and sustain an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice and customer satisfaction, while striving for optimal efficiency and productivity of all resources. Adjusts the schedule and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources and care design. Provides supervision of staff, clinical support, and assumes management responsibility for the unit in the absence of the nurse manager/clinical care leader. Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school and be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia
• Must possess the knowledge of clinical, psychological, and pathophysiological theories related to nursing diagnosis and treatment, nursing policies & procedures, standards, systems, and equipment normally acquired through 18-24 months of experience.
• Minimally a Clinical Nurse II in the Professional Nurse Advancement Program or upon hire to the role must submit a portfolio at the next eligible submission date.
• Must have knowledge of/demonstrate management/leadership theories, teaching skills, and understanding of group dynamics.
• 4 year/ Bachelors Degree Specialty/Major: Nursing – BSN must be obtained within 2 years of hire into the position

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience in the charge nurse position or supervisory position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Using the Nursing process and clinical knowledge, this role will coordinate nursing and interprofessional members of the Health Care team to develop and sustain an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice and customer satisfaction, while striving for optimal efficiency and productivity of all resources.
• Adjusts the schedule and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources and care design.
• Provides supervision of staff, clinical support, and assumes management responsibility for the unit in the absence of the nurse manager/clinical care leader.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees