Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Portsmouth, VA

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About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Nights (United States of America) Sign on bonus eligible Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse (RN) provides, coordinates, plans, and evaluates nursing care, and supervises licensed and unlicensed associates in nursing care delivery within established nursing procedures, professional standards, and organizational policies/philosophies. The ED RN demonstrates the ability to care for a group of patients in a fast-paced, high intensity setting as part of an interprofessional team focused on achieving the best individual patient and population outcomes. The ED RN is responsible for modeling core cultural and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable harm, ensure worker safety and a safe, high quality experience of care. 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. What we offer 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. Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room (ER) –Maryview Medical Center Job Summary: The Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by: Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs Implementing clinical nursing interventions Having a highly diverse skillset Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Requirements

• Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire)
• 1 year of RN experience (required)
• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire)
• One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Nice To Haves

• NPR Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred)
• TNCC Trauma Nursing Core Course (preferred)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
• Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experience (preferred)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
• Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experienced preferred, not required
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness.
• Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures.
• Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
• Manages and meets the physical and emotional demands of emergency nursing care.
• Applies knowledge of contemporary emergency nursing practice and future innovations.
• Applies nursing practice to the care of individuals across the lifespan with perceived or actual physical or emotional alterations, ranging from non-urgent to life threatening that are undiagnosed or require further interventions; care practices include, but are not limited to, medical illness, trauma care, pediatric care, gerontologic care, injury prevention, women’s health, mental health issues, and life and limb saving measures.
• Collaborates with outside agencies in coordinating care (e.g. protective agencies and law enforcement, Local Crisis, Forensics, EMS, transfer centers, pharmacies).
• Understands and considers while providing care that emergency nursing care is episodic, primary, typically short-term, and occurs in a variety of settings.
• BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Care for groups of patients in a fast-paced, high intensity setting as part of an interprofessional team focused on achieving the best individual patient and population outcomes
• Evaluates, updates and revises the plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
• Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments
• Provides care to a broad spectrum of patients ranging from short-stay to trauma
• Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees