Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Unit - Richmond Community Hospital
About The Position
The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care to patients in the Adult Behavioral Health Unit at Richmond Community Hospital. The role uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions, develop and perform patient care plans, and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. The nurse provides direct care according to the provider’s plan of care and nursing scope of practice, monitors patient progress and recovery, documents assessments and changes, administers medications and fluids, cares for wounds, and collaborates with providers and other healthcare professionals to support patient outcomes. This is a full-time night position, scheduled 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with 36 scheduled weekly hours. The posted pay range is $34.33 to $54.93. Full-time hires may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000, subject to restrictions; internal Bon Secours associates are not eligible.
Requirements
- Current state licensure, or covered compact licensure, as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- One year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification is required before direct patient care from an approved source; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Recent Behavioral Health experience.
- EPIC Electronic Health Record training.
- De-Escalation Training.
- BLS certification upon hire is preferred, with certification required from an approved source before direct patient care.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care according to the provider’s prescribed plan of care and nursing scope of practice while monitoring progress and recovery.
- Assess and document patient conditions and report changes as needed.
- Administer medication, insulin, and IV fluids, documenting care thoroughly.
- Inspect and care for wounds, change dressings, and assist with personal hygiene.
- Use effective interviewing skills to obtain information from patients or their families/significant others needed to plan and implement treatment.
- Assess patients for further injuries, infections, bedsores, and other concerns, and provide appropriate treatment.
- Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to support patient outcomes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/FSA options.
- Life insurance.
- Mental health resources and discounts.
- Paid time off.
- Parental and FMLA leave.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
- Potential sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for eligible full-time hires; restrictions apply and internal associates are not eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
