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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) – Physician Office - Rheumatology Center - Richmond, VA

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 organization 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.Demonstrates skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and assist with procedures as necessary for patient care.  Evaluates the identified problems, care provided and ensures patient’s responses are reassessed to meet patient needs to ensure care delivery.Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic plan of care in collaboration with each provider and/or patient in order to address all identified needs.Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.  Partners with physicians to ensure physician orders and directives are effectively implemented.Within the scope of the position and RN licensure, answers staff questions and educates medical assistants, directing work when appropriate, to ensure excellent customer service and patient satisfaction.Promotes effective working relations/works effectively as a office team inter- and interdepartmentally to facilitate the office’s ability to achieve objectives.Monitors electronic medical record for deficiencies and delinquencies and notifies appropriate provider(s) for reconciliation.Demonstrates respect/regard for the dignity of patients, families, visitors, and associates to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.

Skills

Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovationsNursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences.Application of the nursing process in patient care deliveryCoordination of patient care deliveryEvaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes.Health teaching and health promotionPatient advocacy and partnershipInterprofessional collaboration and leadershipUnderstanding and utilization of office and clinical technologiesCompassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence.Integration of quality improvement, evidence-based practices and research in practiceAccountability for professional actionsEffective stewardship of available resourcesConflict management and resilienceAuthority for delegating activities to others, while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes

 

Certifications/Licenses

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (required)Registered Nursing Licensed
 

Education

Diploma in Nursing (required) Associate of Nursing, nursing (required)Bachelor of Science, nursing (preferred)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