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Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital

$25,000 sign on bonus with minimum 1 year of RN experience

Department: 2 North Progressive Care Unit

General Overview:

2 North is a 24-bed Progressive Care unit with 7 semi-private rooms and 10 private rooms. The average occupancy is 20 with an average length of stay of 3-4 days.

Procedures and Treatments/Services Provided:

Most common conditions treated include, but are not limited to: 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 but are not limited to: 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.

Ages Served:

Adult

Hours of Operation:

24 hours a day, 7 days per week

Leadership:

Overall management of the unit is the responsibility of the Nurse Director with supervision, direction and support of the Administrative Director of the Medical- Surgical-Oncology Services and to the Chief Nursing Officer. In the absence of the Nurse Director, the Clinical Coordinator or designated charge nurse will assume management of the unit.

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)

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

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 Employers, 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