Progressive Care RN (Step-Down) – Lead Patient Care

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

Referral bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

HSA/FSA options

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Continuing education support

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care (Step down) unit at Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA. The role focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care and coordinating patient plans between Med-Surg and ICU.

The position requires a current RN license, 1 year of RN experience, and a willingness to obtain ACLS within 6 months if not already certified. Competitive benefits and the potential for a sign-on bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire)
• 1 year of RN experience (required)
• 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
• Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments
• Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department
• Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care (Step down) unit at Southside Medical Center in Petersburg, VA. The role focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care and coordinating patient plans between Med-Surg and ICU.

The position requires a current RN license, 1 year of RN experience, and a willingness to obtain ACLS within 6 months if not already certified. Competitive benefits and the potential for a sign-on bonus are offered.