Registered Nurse (RN) - Chester Emergency Department

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Chester, VA

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About The Position

The Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) delivers nursing care to patients in a fast-paced, high-intensity emergency setting. The role assesses patient status, determines the priority of patient problems and needs, implements clinical nursing interventions, and develops and performs patient care plans to improve outcomes. The nurse helps ensure a safe and therapeutic environment and cares for a broad spectrum of patients, from short-stay patients to trauma patients, as part of an interprofessional team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate or bachelor's degree program 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 these from an approved source before providing direct patient care. ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse.

Nice To Haves

• Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experience is preferred but not required.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training is preferred but not required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• 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 individual patient and population outcomes.
• Evaluate, update, and revise plans of care to facilitate planned and expected outcomes.
• Serve as a point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Provide care to a broad spectrum of patients, ranging from short-stay to trauma.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree