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Registered Nurse (RN) — Behavioral Health- PRN Hours - Southside Medical Center
The Psychiatric Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care by assessing patient status and implementing clinical interventions. They ensure a safe therapeutic environment while collaborating with providers and allied health professionals to improve patient outcomes.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current state RN licensure and have at least one year of professional nursing experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and experience in behavioral health or EPIC EHR are preferred.
bachelor degreeMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentDe-escalationWound CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient InterviewingBehavioral Health CareEPIC EHRClinical Nursing Interventions
Job description
Southside Medical Center Bon Secours 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) – Psychiatric – Southside Medical Center 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: Provide direct 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) As a Bon Secours associate, you're part of a Mission that matters.
We support your well-being—personally and professionally.
Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
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 – 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
