New to Practice Registered Nurse (RN) - Accelerated Clinical Education Program (ACE) - Memorial[...]

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking new-to-practice Nurses for the Accelerated Clinical Education (ACE) Program at Memorial Regional Medical Center. This 12-week program prepares candidates for RN bedside roles, providing exposure to multiple units and essential skills needed for compassionate patient care. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with potential bonuses available.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Life insurance with AD&D

Qualifications

• Required: Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelors of Science in Nursing.
• Valid nursing license from the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Administer medications safely and coordinate patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing judgment

Patient advocacy

Interprofessional collaboration

Compassionate care

Quality improvement

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Job description

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.

Memorial Regional Medical Center

***THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A BONUS UP TO $15K FOR NEW GRAD RN’S WITH LESS THAN 1 YEAR OF RN EXP.

At Memorial Regional Medical Center, we’re passionate about our incredible nursing staff. We’re honored they’ve chosen to share their talent for compassionate care with our patients. We’re also looking to grow that team with outstanding new-to-practice Nurses who’ve answered a higher calling to care for others. The Accelerated Clinical Education (ACE) Program is a 12-week program designed specifically to support new-to-practice Nurses in preparation for an RN bedside role. ACE will help you find the area you are passionate about, without the added stress of being alone. The continuing education and the ability to work with an experienced nurse provides you with confidence to ask questions, admit what you don’t know, and try things you’ve only read about.

The Experience: Candidates are exposed to multiple units and observation experiences throughout the program. Educators, along with preceptors and Nurse Directors, assess each participant’s clinical progression to match their best fit within the facility. All new hires will be required to work a combination of 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts to align with their preceptor’s schedule for up to 40 hours per week, including weekends.

Apply today to explore several units during your first 12 weeks of orientation through this NEW program.

Summary of Primary Function
Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care. Coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities and care provided by health team members.

Essential Job Functions
In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates effectiveness. Administers medications safely, consistent with practice standards and policies. Acts as a point of contact for patient care coordination across hospital departments. Participates in ongoing quality improvement and incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

Skills
• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations
• Nursing judgment and skills based on biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences
• Application of the nursing process in patient care
• Coordination of patient care
• Evaluation of nursing practice to optimize outcomes
• Health teaching and promotion
• Patient advocacy and partnership
• Interprofessional collaboration and leadership
• Utilization of office and clinical technologies
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to care
• Integration of quality improvement, evidence-based practices, and research
• Accountability and resource stewardship
• Conflict management and resilience
• Delegation authority with responsibility for outcomes

Certifications
BLS (Basic Life Support) from the American Heart Association (preferred)
Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)

Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (required)
OR
Diploma in Nursing (required)
Bachelors of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance with AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan (when eligible)
• Paid time off
• Educational assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration 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 based on disability. For more information or accommodations, contact [e-mail].