Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) - Southside Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Petersburg, VA

3d•$36 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

This position delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient’s problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care. The role also coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, the RN conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. The RN administers medications safely and serves as a point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments. Additionally, the RN acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department and incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

Requirements

Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)
Associate of Nursing, nursing (required)
OR Diploma in Nursing (required)

Nice To Haves

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)
Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)
Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations
Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences
Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery

Responsibilities

Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
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.
Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.
Coordinates patient care delivery.
Evaluates professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes.
Performs health teaching and health promotion.
Acts as a patient advocate and partner.
Engages in interprofessional collaboration and leadership.
Understands and utilizes office and clinical technologies.
Applies a compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence.
Integrates quality improvement, evidence-based practices, and research into practice.
Is accountable for professional actions.
Practices effective stewardship of available resources.
Manages conflict and demonstrates resilience.
Delegates activities to others while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes.