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Registered Nurse - (RN) Behavioral Health – Richmond Community Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health, Richmond, VA, United States


Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric / Behavioral Health - Richmond Community Hospital
10K Sign On Bonus for Experienced Nurses* - Rules and Restrictions apply - ask your recruiter today

Days or Nights available!**

About The Unit
The Behavioral Health unit at RCH is a licensed 40 bed unit for Acute Behavioral Health Patients. We typically fill 32 of those beds on an average day. This unit serves adults across the lifespan with a variety of mental health disorders including: Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and substance use disorders. We work with a multidisciplinary team to create treatment plans that address both acute and chronic mental health issues. Nurses on this unit work together as a team, facilitating groups, and helping patients achieve desired outcomes. If you have a passion for Behavioral Health this is the largest Bon Secours Behavioral Health unit and a great place to expand your mental health career.

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 outcomes

Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions

Provide direct patient care according to the provider’s prescribed plan of care while closely monitoring progress and recovery

Assess and document the patient’s condition 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 needed for the treatment plan

Assess patient for injuries, infections, bedsore, etc., and deliver appropriate treatment

Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional outcomes

Other duties as assigned

Education
Graduate of an accredited Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Certifications

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (required for Pediatric BH Units)

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

Benefits may vary based on the market and 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 Bon Secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affiant. 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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