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

Bon Secours Mercy Health, Portsmouth, VA, United States


Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult Psychiatric Unit – Maryview Medical Center
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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

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.

Job Summary

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 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, bedsore, 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)

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

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Seniority Level
Entry level

Employment Type
Full‑time

Job Function
Health Care Provider

Industries
Hospitals and Health Care

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 Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affinanative 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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