Registered Nurse RN

Nursing Position at Bon Secours Southside Medical Center

Southside Regional Medical Center is your community health care provider, a 300-bed facility located on a 50-acre campus with nearly 400 physicians representing more than 40 specialties. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home. Bon Secours – Southside Medical Center serves the communities of Petersburg, Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Fort Lee and Chester and the counties of Prince George, Dinwiddie, Sussex, Surry and Southern Chesterfield.

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; 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 from the state of practice (required).

Education:

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

Range:

Minimum: $30.51 Maximum: $48.80

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.