Registered Nurse (RN) - New Grad RN ACE Program

Company: Bon Secours
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.
*JULY 2023 NEW GRAD COHORT*
MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER (PORTSMOUTH, VA)
12-WEEK ACCELERATED CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (ACE) FOR NEW GRADUATE RNS
SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE (NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)

The Accelerated Clinical Experience (ACE) Program is a 12-week program designed specifically to support new-to-practice nurses and help them find their passion through experiences on multiple nursing units throughout our hospital.

Each participant will experience personalized unit rotations, routine leader check-in's, new-graduate events, education opportunities and more! At the end of the 12-week program, participants will work with our team to determine best-fit permanent unit placement. Perks of the program continue past the 12-week cohort. Participants receive ongoing support throughout their first year from our New-Graduate team, including mentorship and personalized assistance with various avenues for professional growth and development.

Objectives:

Identify your passion
Build your confidence and competence
Provide a network of emotional support
Strengthen your commitment to nursing
Promote professional involvement
Transition you from entry level to advanced
Identify the appropriate specialty

Requirements:

Work a combination of 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts to align with their preceptor's schedule for up to 40 hours per week. This may include weekend shifts.
Actively participate in learning experiences and share their experiences with the group
Develop and use preceptor and educator relationships to enhance their clinical experience

SUMMARY OF PRIMARY FUNCTION
Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient's problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.

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. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

SKILLS
--- Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations
--- Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences
--- Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery
--- Coordination of patient care delivery
--- Evaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes
--- Health teaching and health promotion
--- Patient advocacy and partnership
--- Interprofessional collaboration and leadership
--- Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies
--- Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence

Bon Secours is 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

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

EDUCATION
Associate of Nursing, nursing (required)
OR
Diploma in Nursing (required)
Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)

Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.

We'll also 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
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
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 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 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 recruitment@mercy.com%28546300% %%mednurse%%

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