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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health · Portsmouth, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care according to the provider’s prescribed plan of care (and nursing scope of practice) while closely monitoring progress/recovery
  • Audit and document the patient’s conditions and report changes as needed
  • Administer medication, insulin, and IV/fluids, documenting thoroughly
  • Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene
  • Apply effective interviewing skills to elicit information from patient and/or family/significant other that is necessary to plan and implement the treatment plan
  • Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments
  • Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes

Requirements

  • Current state licensure (or covered compact licensure) as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS)
  • One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Recent Behavioral Health experience (preferred, not required)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Skills

  • Strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Highly diverse medical skillset
  • Effective interviewing skills
  • De-Escalation Training (preferred, not required)
  • EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)

Benefits

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, 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

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