Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Harbour View
Company: Bon Secours
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: June 18, 2022
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Harbour View
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*Requisition* R109508 *Market* Portsmouth, Virginia *Department*
Emergency Department - Room 2 - Maryview *Shift* Evenings/Nights
*Schedule* Full-time *Thank you for considering a career at **Bon
Secours!*Habourview Emergency Department*Summary of Primary
Function/General Purpose of Position*The Emergency Department (ED)
Registered Nurse (RN) provides, coordinates, plans, and evaluates
nursing care, and supervises licensed and unlicensed associates in
nursing care delivery within established nursing procedures,
professional standards, and organizational policies/philosophies.
The ED RN demonstrates the ability to care for a group 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. The ED RN is responsible for
modeling core cultural and safety behaviors to eliminate
preventable harm, ensure worker safety and a safe, high quality
experience of care.*Essential Job Functions * In collaboration 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.
Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State
of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures.
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.
Manages and meets the physical and emotional demands of emergency
nursing care. Applies knowledge of contemporary emergency nursing
practice and future innovations. Applies nursing practice to the
care of individuals across the lifespan with perceived or actual
physical or emotional alterations, ranging from non-urgent to life
threatening that are undiagnosed or require further interventions;
care practices include, but are not limited to, medical illness,
trauma care, pediatric care, gerontologic care, injury prevention,
womens health, mental health issues, and life and limb saving
measures. Collaborates with outside agencies in coordinating care
(e.g. protective agencies and law enforcement, Local Crisis,
Forensics, EMS, transfer centers, pharmacies). Understands and
considers while providing care that emergency nursing care is
episodic, primary, typically short-term, and occurs in a variety of
settings. BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in
accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing
Professional Practice Model.This document is not an exhaustive list
of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working
conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to
perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor,
subject to reasonable
accommodation.*Licensing/Certification*Current RN License in the
state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)BLS
Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved
source prior to direct patient care)ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (preferred)PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(preferred)NPR Neonatal Resuscitation Program (preferred)TNCC
Trauma Nursing Core Course (preferred)*Education*Bachelor of
Science Nursing (preferred)*Work Experience*1 year of RN experience
(required)Recent Emergency Department or Critical Care experience
(preferred)*Training*EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training
(preferred)*Skills* Assigns patient care according to the nursing
skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff. Orients,
facilitates learning experience, and provides education (based upon
quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to
nursing staff and others. Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and
competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance
with the current standards of practice, policy and procedure, and
BSMH mission. Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's
clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their
supportive resources. Safely and efficiently develops, implements,
and prioritizes plan of care. Application of the nursing process in
patient care delivery. Assesses patient's physical and emotional
responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention
and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly. Assists
patient and family in coping with patient's illness. Collaborates
with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care. Strong
interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. Applies
cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for
patients and their support resources. Recognizes own limitations
and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely.
Advances personal and professional growth through participation in
educational programs, current literature, in-services, and
workshops. Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own
and delegated actions. Integrates cost-effective measures into
practice and models effective stewardship of available resources.
Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and
difficult circumstances. Protects the safety and privacy of all
persons. Understanding and utilization of office and clinical
technologies. Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they
can understand considering their personal preferences.
Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in
illness, suffering, pain, and existence. Remains calm, adaptive,
and collective during an emergency. Applies the nursing process
with patients in a variety of illness or injury in all ages and
populations requiring triage and prioritization, stabilization,
resuscitation, crisis intervention, disaster preparedness/emergency
management. Can pivot focus quickly using critical decisions to
match the most crucial needs at any moment. Lifesaving equipment
(i.e., hypothermia devices, Hand free CPR, rapid infusers, invasive
monitoring, etc.)*Working Conditions*Periods of high stress and
fluctuating workloads may occurMay be exposed to physical
altercations and verbal abuseMay be required to use physical
restraintsMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lightsMay
be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*May be
exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious
materials*May have periods of constant interruptions* Individuals
in this position are required to exercise universal precautions,
use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the
policies concerning infection control.*Physical
Requirements*Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.): 34-66%Lifting/Carrying
(50-100 lbs.) 34-66%Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%Push/Pull (50-100
lbs.) 34-66%Stoop/Kneel 1-33%Crawling 1-33%Climbing 1-33%Balance
1-33%Bending 34-66%Sitting 34-66%Walking 34-66%Standing
34-66%*Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards*Manual dexterity
(eye/hand coordination)Perform shift workManeuver weight of
patientsHear alarms/telephone/audio recorderReach above
shoulderRepetitive arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityColor
VisionAcuity - farAcuity - nearDepth perceptionUse of latex
productsExposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsExposure to
moving mechanical partsExposure to dust/fumesExposure to potential
electrical shockExposure to x ray/electromagnetic energyExposure to
high pitched noisesGaseous risk exposure*Patient
Population*Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his
or her assigned unit.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of
growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability
to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets
the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's
requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to
provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and
procedures.Neonates (0-4 weeks)Infant (1-12 months)Pediatrics (1-12
years)Adolescents (13-17 years)Bon Secoursis an equal opportunity
employer.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:*
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans*
Prescription drug coverage* Flexible spending accounts* Life
insurance w/AD&D* An employer-matched 403(b) for those who
qualify* Paid time off* Educational Assistance* And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status*S**cheduled
Weekly Hours:*36*Work Shift: *Evenings/Nights *Department:
*Emergency Department - Room 2 - MaryviewAll 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 youd 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 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
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