Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Telemetry - Southside Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Petersburg, VA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position at Southside Medical Center is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses. The role involves assessing patient status, implementing clinical nursing interventions, developing and performing patient care plans to improve outcomes, and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment. The nurse works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary care team and administers care in accordance with applicable state requirements and organizational policies. The posting identifies the role as cardiac telemetry in the title, while the job summary and department information describe Med-Surg nursing. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on days/evenings. External applicants with at least one year of RN experience may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for day shift or $15,000 for night shift; internal Bon Secours associates are not eligible.

Requirements

  • One year of RN experience.
  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
  • Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
  • BLS Basic Life Support preferred upon hire; must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is acceptable in lieu of BLS.

Responsibilities

  • Assess patient status and condition.
  • Provide nursing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses.
  • Implement clinical nursing interventions.
  • Develop, perform, evaluate, update, and revise patient care plans to facilitate expected outcomes.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
  • Collect vital signs and administer IV medications.
  • Understand and complete charting.
  • Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and Mercy Health policies and procedures.
  • Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
  • 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.
  • Backup care for children and elders.
  • Tuition assistance.
  • Professional development and continuing education support.
  • Potential sign-on bonus for eligible external applicants with at least one year of RN experience.
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