About the position
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. As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Rappahannock General Hospital is a 25 bed not-for-profit Critical Access Hospital (CAH) that provides acute inpatient services located in Lancaster County. The Hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, as well as diagnostic and treatment services on an outpatient basis.
Responsibilities
- Supervises the clinical and administrative functions of the Hospital through proven management skills during designated tour of duty.
- Provides leadership and direction to nursing staff, collaborates with physicians and other departments throughout the Hospital, and the community in problem solving and resolution.
- Performs hospital rounds to assess and evaluate the quality of patient care and to identify problems and needs in all areas of the facility; implements appropriate follow-up action.
- Serves as a clinical resource and support to nursing staff by performing patient assessment, inserting IV catheter, NG tube insertion and other patient related treatments and assistance when necessary.
- Acts as a resource person if the unit/division is unable to solve a staffing dilemma.
- Assigns bed placement for emergency admissions, direct admissions and transfers, considering patient comfort and need, unit staffing and workload.
- Initiates appropriate counseling and disciplinary action of employees in the Nurse Manager's absence in accordance with Human Resources and the Department of Nursing policies.
- Coordinates and performs patient transport from one area to another to expedite patient movement when needed.
- Responds immediately to all codes, Code Atlas and Code Red to assist assess needs and take appropriate actions according to policy.
- Reviews and signs EMTALA forms to assure transfers are documented correctly.
- Resource for Care Management. Assists with resolving issues of nursing home placement, transportation, adoption and DME on evenings, nights and weekends.
- Communicates with and assists supervisors in Housekeeping with patient flow and housekeeping issues.
- Assists as needed to coordinate ancillary services to provide procedures for patients.
- Procures equipment, supplies and patient nourishment in the absence of ancillary personnel.
- Resolves complaints as expediently as possible, communicating incident and resolution to appropriate management and/or notifying the administrator on-call.
- Utilizes Risk Management as resource in resolving patient care issues.
- Provides review of protocols for Blood, TB and Flu exposure.
- Utilizes a problem solving approach when dealing with conflict resolution between staff members, medical staff, visitors or other hospital employees.
- Serves as administrative resource for staff, physicians, patients, and families in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures.
- Provides support to families in conjunction with Pastoral Care and Patient Advocates.
- Notifies appropriate person of unusual hospital occurrence.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a BSN preferred.
- Must be licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in the State of Virginia.
- 3-5 years recent clinical experience including work experience in a supervisory role.
- Must be CPR certified and be able to perform both adult and child CPR in any setting throughout the hospital.
- ACLS and PALS certifications (Can obtain during orientation)
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
