Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health - Southside Medical Center

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 insurance, 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.

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 Bon secours – 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

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.

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.

Southside Medical Center

Full-time Nights

12 Hour Shifts

May be eligible for a 10k sign-on bonus - restrictions apply!

Bon Secours

About Us

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) – Behavioral Health - Southside Medical Center

Job Summary

The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by :

Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status

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

Provide direct patient care according to the provider’s prescribed plan of care (and nursing scope of practice) while closely monitoring progress / recovery

Assess and documents the patient’s conditions and report changes as needed

Administer medication, insulin, and IV / fluids, documenting thoroughly

Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene

Applies effective interviewing skills to elicit information from patient and / or family / significant other that is necessary to plan and implement the treatment plan

Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments

Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes

Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Certifications

Current state licensure (or covered compact licensure) as a Registered Nurse (RN)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS)

Experience

One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Recent Behavioral Health experience (preferred, not required)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)

De-Escalation Training (preferred, not required)