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Bon Secours Mercy Health Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate - Rappahannock General Hospital - Med Surg in Kilmarnock, Virginia
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours Rappahannock General Hospital!
Candidates should apply for this job opening if they fall into one of the following categories:
Recent graduate from an accredited nursing program who has successfully completed all requirements to obtain a nursing license; or
Recent graduate from an accredited nursing program who has been unable to take the NCLEX examination due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in an area where the licensing exceptions have been made; or
RN student enrolled in the final semester of an accredited nursing program; or
RN student enrolled in an accredited nursing program who has completed at least their first round of clinicals and are prepared to begin working in a nursing support role.
Please apply for this requisition if you are interested in roles in one or more of the following facilities:
· Memorial Regional Medical Center
· Rappahannock General Hospital
· Richmond Community Hospital
· St. Francis Medical Center
· St. Mary's Hospital
· Southside Medical Center
Once applied, the talent acquisition team will route you for the appropriate role and location.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: Varies by location/role (Part-time and Full-time positions available)
Work Shift: Varies by location/role
Registered Nurse (RN) – New Grad - Rappahannock General Hospital
15K sign on bonus for new grads for med/surg!
Job Summary:
The Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:
Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
Providing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses
Implementing clinical nursing interventions
Having a highly diverse medical skillset
Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
Essential Functions:
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, understand charting and assess patient condition
Ability to perform at a higher patient-to-nurse ratio
Evaluate, update and revise plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes
Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Education:
Diploma of Nursing or Associate of Nursing from an accredited nursing program
Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)
Work Experience:
- Previous RN experience on a similar nursing unit or Long-Term Care setting
Required Licensing & Certifications:
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, must obtain prior to direct patient care)
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