Registered Nurse (RN) - CVT Stepdown - Maryview Medical Center

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, you will assess patient statuses and develop care plans while collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary care team. Your vital role acts as the bridge between Med-Surg and ICU units, and you will ensure safe medication administration along with patient safety advocacy.

To apply for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at Maryview Medical Center, you should have a current state licensure as an RN. While a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred, it's not required. A minimum of one year of RN experience is mandatory, with six months in an acute care hospital setting being preferred.

The work environment at Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center is supportive and collaborative. You will work within a team that values excellence and compassion, ensuring a therapeutic atmosphere for patients undergoing cardiovascular treatments. The unit is recognized as a Blue-Ribbon Unit, promoting both educational growth and patient-centered care.

Absolutely! Bon Secours offers extensive professional development opportunities for Registered Nurses (RNs), including cross-training to the CVTICU Critical Care unit. This environment fosters growth, enhancing your nursing skills and retention within the organization, ensuring you feel valued in your career.

Bon Secours provides a comprehensive benefits package for Registered Nurses (RNs), including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, retirement savings contributions, paid time off, and educational assistance. These offerings reflect our commitment to supporting our employees' well-being.

To effectively prioritize patient care, I assess each patient's needs based on severity, potential complications, and intervention timelines. I collaborate with the healthcare team to adjust the care plan as necessary, ensuring that all patients receive timely and appropriate treatment.

In a previous role, I managed a patient with multiple comorbidities requiring complex care coordination. I focused on effective communication with other departments and continually adjusted the care plan in response to the patient's evolving condition. This experience taught me the importance of adaptability and teamwork.

I approach conflict with a mindset of collaboration and respect. I would first seek to understand my colleague's perspective, engage in open dialogue, and focus on finding solutions that ensure optimal patient care. Maintaining professionalism is key in resolving conflicts constructively.

I use clear, jargon-free communication and visual aids where applicable. Engaging patients in conversation about their care plan helps reinforce their understanding. It's vital that they feel empowered to ask questions and express concerns regarding their health.

I stay updated with the latest nursing practices by attending workshops, reading recent journals, and participating in online nursing communities. Continuous education is fundamental to my practice; I also take advantage of any training or resources my employer provides.

I have had extensive experience working in interdisciplinary teams, where roles often overlap in patient care. I believe communication is critical, so I actively participate in team meetings and discussions to share my insights while listening to others, ensuring comprehensive patient management.

Compassion is the most important quality for a Registered Nurse (RN). It's essential to connect with patients and their families, providing emotional support while delivering high-quality care. Empathy fosters trust and improves patient outcomes.

I manage my time by planning out my tasks based on priority and urgency. I utilize checklists to keep track of my responsibilities and allocate specific blocks of time for patient assessments and documentation, ensuring that I can attend to all my patients’ needs promptly.

My approach to medication administration involves double-checking the five rights: right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, and right time. I also remain alert to any potential interactions or side effects, ensuring that I maintain patient safety as my top priority.

To promote patient comfort and safety, I ensure that the environment is clean, well-organized, and conducive to healing. I communicate frequently with patients, preventing unnecessary anxiety, and involve them in their care decisions to make them feel more secure and valued during their hospital stay.