Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Medical Stepdown Unit (CMSU) - Memorial Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours Health System•Mechanicsville, VA

4d•$34 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position on the Cardiac Medical Stepdown Unit (CMSU) at Memorial Regional Medical Center is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care. This unit is a small stepdown unit that cares for patients requiring close monitoring, including interventions such as BIPAP, titrating cardiac drips, and managing high acuity sepsis and surgical patients. It is described as a great place to start or continue a nursing career. The RN utilizes strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, acting as a liaison between Med-Surg and ICU units. They determine the priority of patient problems and needs, develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes, and ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.

Requirements

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
1 year of RN experience
BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science Nursing
6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting
BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments
Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department
Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned