Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - Maryview Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Critical Care Registered Nurse, where you'll provide essential patient care in a fast-paced environment. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to assess patient needs, implement effective treatment plans, and advocate for patient safety. You'll utilize advanced monitoring technologies and ensure high-quality care for critically ill patients. An established healthcare provider offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a generous sign-on bonus. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient lives, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice or compact agreement.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and create care plans.
• Administer medications and coordinate care across departments.
• Monitor critically ill patients and manage life-supporting technology.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Cultural Competence

Knowledge of Respiratory Monitoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - Maryview Medical Center

Join to apply for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - Maryview Medical Center role at Bon Secours Mercy Health.

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving healthcare quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites, and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Experienced RNs are eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus**.

Summary of Primary Functions

The Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) provides, coordinates, plans, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team within the nursing process framework. Responsibilities include data collection, assessment, prioritization of patient needs, evaluating care outcomes, and patient teaching. The RN also coordinates and directs patient education and care provided by team members.

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessments, create care plans, implement treatments, and evaluate effectiveness.
• Administer medications safely according to policies and practices.
• Serve as a point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments.
• Act as a patient safety advocate and participate in quality improvement initiatives, collaborating with spiritual care, palliative, and ethics teams when needed.
• Coordinate care for patients' families or caregivers.
• Perform nursing care involving life-supporting technology (e.g., ventilators, CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO).
• Monitor hemodynamics and manage critically ill patients with multi-system organ failure or trauma.
• Utilize the AACN Synergy Model to maintain physiologic, psychologic, and psychosocial stability.
• Prioritize information and take evidence-based, patient-centered actions using clinical judgment.
• Respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions and advocate for patient and family needs.
• Practice in accordance with the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

This document is not exhaustive; employees may perform other duties as required.

Licensing/Certification

• Current RN license in the state of practice or covered by a compact agreement.
• BLS certification (required); ACLS (preferred at hire, required within 6 months).
• PALS (preferred for pediatric units, required if applicable).
• Additional certifications (e.g., TNCC, CCRN, PCCN, RN-BC, TCRN, NIH Stroke) are preferred.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred).

Work Experience

Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; 6 months in Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department preferred.

Skills

• Strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate care effectively.
• Cultural competence and professionalism.
• Knowledge of advanced respiratory and hemodynamic monitoring modalities.

Working Conditions

High-stress periods, potential exposure to hazardous substances, bodily fluids, and infectious materials. Use of protective equipment and adherence to infection control policies required.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting, pushing, and maneuvering patients and equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and perform repetitive movements.
• Visual and auditory acuity, manual dexterity, and color vision.

Patient Population

Care provided to adults (18-64) and geriatrics (65+), with knowledge of growth and development principles.