Bon Secours Mercy Health
Registered Nurse - (RN) Behavioral Health – Richmond Community Hospital
Bon Secours Mercy Health, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Registered Nurse - (RN) Behavioral Health – Richmond Community Hospital
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Registered Nurse - (RN) Behavioral Health – Richmond Community Hospital
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Bon Secours Mercy Health .
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 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. The 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 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 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, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments
Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient 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.
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 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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Registered Nurse - (RN) Behavioral Health – Richmond Community Hospital
role at
Bon Secours Mercy Health .
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 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. The 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 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 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, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments
Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient 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.
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 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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