Registered Nurse (RN)- PRN- 2N Telemetry Unit- St Marys Hospital

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*PRN* must be willing to do some nights or all night shift

Unit Description

2N Telemetry Unit (Progressive Care Unit) is a fast paced, 24 bed collaborative unit working with Adult Telemetry patients. We pride ourselves on our teamwork and a pleasant working atmosphere. We see a variety of patients with different medical conditions such as chest pain, NSTEMI, diabetes, sepsis, cancer of all body systems, pneumonia, asthma, COPD, pulmonary emboli, deep vein thrombosis, CHF, acute and chronic anemia, renal disease, HTN, appendicitis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, and vascular disease.

Common diagnostic and therapeutic procedures include administration of blood products, IV therapy, IV antiarrhythmic therapy, anticoagulant therapy, thoracentesis, paracentesis, arteriograms, Endoscopy, small bowel follow through, cholecystograms, ERCPs, PEG tube feedings, peritoneal and hemodialysis, chest tube insertion, oxygen administration as well as various respiratory treatments. 2N is a great place to start your career and learn or bring your established skill set and flourish!

Our Nursing Team

Our team is highly engaged, skilled, and collaborative. We care for a diverse population of patients with cardiac conditions or histories and deliver exceptional holistic care that include our entire interdisciplinary team. This allows us to care for patients with various comorbidities in a way that supports each other and creates a healing environment to deliver extraordinary patient-centered care. 

Professional Growth

We encourage professional growth of all of our nurses through participation in our facilities shared governance committees, themed monthly Unit Based Counsel meetings, advancement on our hospital career ladder and the Progressive Critical Care Nurse (PCCN) through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). We have a very active local chapter of the AACN through the Greater Richmond Area Chapter (GRAC) that meets regularly and provides continuing education on new innovations in critical care nursing.

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care (Step down) – St. Mary's Hospital:

Job Summary:

The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status

• Acting as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units

• Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs

• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes

• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions:

• 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

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)

Certifications:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred, not required)

Experience:

• 1 year of RN experience (required)

• 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.