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

Bon Secours, Portsmouth, VA, United States


Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Psychiatric Unit - Maryview Medical Center
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About Us
With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams has embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

Job Summary
The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status

Implementing clinical nursing interventions

Having a highly diverse medical skillset

Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes

Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions

Providedirect patient care according to the provider’s prescribed plan of care (and nursing scope of practice) while closely monitoring progress/recovery

Assess and documents 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

Applies 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

Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Certifications

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)

Experience

One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Recent Behavioral Health experience (preferred, not required)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)

De‑Escalation Training (preferred, not required)

What We Offer

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

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 Bon Secours – 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.

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