Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Unit - Richmond Community Hospital - PRN

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Richmond, VA

5d • $34 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatric Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in the Adult Behavioral Health Unit at Richmond Community Hospital. The role involves assessing patient status, implementing clinical nursing interventions, and developing and carrying out patient care plans to improve outcomes. The nurse also helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment and monitors patients’ progress and recovery.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Recent Behavioral Health experience.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training.
• De-Escalation Training.
• BLS certification preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with the provider’s prescribed plan of care and the nursing scope of practice, while monitoring progress and recovery.
• Assess and document patient conditions, reporting changes as needed.
• Administer medications, insulin, and IV fluids, and document care thoroughly.
• Inspect and care for wounds, change dressings, and assist with personal hygiene.
• Use effective interviewing skills to gather information from patients or their families/significant others to plan and implement treatment.
• Assess patients for additional 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, referral bonuses, and 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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed