Registered Nurse (RN) — Mammography — Southside Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Petersburg, VA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment. The role involves identifying and determining the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluating the process and outcome of nursing care. The Registered Nurse will also coordinate, provide, and direct patient teaching activities and coordinate the care provided by health team members. This role is part of a Mission that matters, supporting associate well-being personally and professionally.

Requirements

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)
Associate of Nursing, nursing (required) OR Diploma in Nursing (required)
At least one year of RN experience (for bonus eligibility)

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)

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 organization 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.
Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.