Registered Nurse (RN) - Chester Emergency Department

Mercy Health; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Chester Emergency Center seeks an ER RN to deliver high-quality nursing care in a busy ED. You will assess patients, determine priorities, implement care plans, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to achieve the best outcomes.

Requirements include RN licensure, an accredited nursing degree (AS or BSN), and BLS/ACLS/PALS as applicable. Prior ER/CC experience is preferred; EPIC EHR familiarity is a plus. This is a night-shift, on-site role at the Chester ED.

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional RN licensure and practice
• Experience in Emergency Department or Critical Care preferred
• Strong assessment, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
• Manage care for high-acuity patients in a fast-paced ED
• Update and revise care plans to achieve outcomes
• Coordinate patient care across hospital departments
• Administer medications safely per policies

Skills

RN experience

ER/ED

Patient assessment

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

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) – Emergency Room (ER) – Chester Emergency Center

Job Summary:

The Emergency Room (ER) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
• Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs
• Implementing clinical nursing interventions
• Having a highly diverse skillset
• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Care for groups of patients in a fast-paced, high intensity setting as part of an interprofessional team focused on achieving the best individual patient and population outcomes
• Evaluates, updates and revises the plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
• Serves as point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments
• Provides care to a broad spectrum of patients ranging from short-stay to trauma
• Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing
  

Certifications:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support and PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire)
  

Experience:

• One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experienced preferred, not required

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)

Range:

Minimum: $34.33

Maximum: $54.93

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

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 insurances, 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.

Department:

Chester Freestanding ED - St. Francis - Richmond

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail].