Registered Nurse (RN) - Med-Surg - Southside Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Petersburg, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Med-Surg Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses. The role uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, performs clinical nursing interventions, and develops and carries out patient care plans to improve outcomes. The nurse helps ensure a safe and therapeutic environment and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team. This position is based at Southside Medical Center and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on days/evenings.

Requirements

• One year of RN experience.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Obtain BLS Basic Life Support certification from an approved source before providing direct patient care; ACLS is acceptable in lieu of BLS.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status and condition.
• Provide care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses.
• Collect vital signs and administer IV medications.
• Understand and complete patient charting.
• Evaluate, update, and revise plans of care to support planned and expected outcomes.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentives.
• 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.
• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for eligible external day-shift applicants with at least one year of RN experience, or up to $15,000 for eligible external night-shift applicants with at least one year of RN experience; internal associates are not eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed