RN- Registered Nurse-Cardiovascular Specialists

Company: Bon Secours
Location: Suffolk
Posted on: March 13, 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.

RN- Registered Nurse-Cardiovascular Specialists- Cardiac Device Clinic

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 other health team members. Monday Through Friday - No Nights- No Holidays!

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 medication in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and also Bon Secours Mercy Health's policies and procedures. Serves as a 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. Incorporate the professional practice model into care delivery.

Skills
--- Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations.
--- Nursing judgment and skill that is 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
--- Professional collaboration and leadership
--- Understand and utilization of office and clinical technologies
--- Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence.
--- Integration of quality improvement, evidence based practices and research in practice
--- Accountability for professional actions
--- Effective stewardship of available resources
--- Conflict management and resilience
--- Authority for delegating activities to others, while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes

Certifications
BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)
Valid nursing license for Virginia and/or nationally recognized equivalent.

Education
Associate's degree in Nursing (required)
OR
Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) (preferred)
Hold national certification in cardiovascular or leadership within 6 months of eligibility

Working Conditions:

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

Physical Requirements:

1-33% :

Climbing, Balance

34-66%:

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)

Bending

Sitting

Walking

Standing

Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards:

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity - far

Acuity - near

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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