Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - St. Joseph

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. Join our team today 4 TELE is a 36-bed unit featuring 4 private rooms and 32 semi-private rooms. The unit sees many types of diagnoses with the most common being related to: CHF, Stroke, Irregular heart rhythms, COPD, Chest Pain, UTI, Sepsis and Kidney Failure. The 4 TELE staff has been nominated and selected several times for The Daisy Award, an award you can only receive from a patient or family nominating you for going above and beyond expectations. The team of RNs is made up of a variety of experience from New Grad to 20+ yrs. of experience. We are a blue-ribbon unit that pride ourselves in giving the best clinical experience to nursing students. We also have integrated LPNu2019s back into the nursing matrix. Our unit also has 22 specialty Hercules beds that saves our backs Come join us, we would love to have you on the TELE TEAM Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical functions as a care provider of a multidisciplinary care team responsible for the delivery of patient care through using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN possesses the basic knowledge of a patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care, demonstrates strong skills related to effective time management and prioritizing patient care, contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement initiatives, collaborates with other professional disciplines, and supports the mission of the ministry to provide physical and psychological support to patients and families. Essential Job Functions In collaboration with members of interdisciplinary teams, the RN establishes goals and strategies for meeting the discharge or continuing care needs with the patient. The RN performs and documents complete patient assessments, initiates and maintains current nursing care plans for all assigned patients, identifies patient learning needs to provide individualized and comprehensive teaching, administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures, serves as a point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout the hospital departments, acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department, and serves as a patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required) 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) Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification RN-BC (Registered Nurse - Board Certified) (preferred) CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred) PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred) CMSRN Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (preferred) National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification (preferred) Education Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred) Experience One year of RN experience (required) Six months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred) Skills u2022 Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff. u2022 Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others. u2022 Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission. u2022 Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources. u2022 Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care. u2022 Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery. u2022 Assesses patient's physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly. u2022 Assists patient and family in coping with patient's illness. u2022 Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care. u2022 Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. u2022 Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources. u2022 Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely. u2022 Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops. u2022 Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions. u2022 Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models effective stewardship of available resources. u2022 Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances. u2022 Protects the safety and privacy of all persons. u2022 Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies. Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse May be required to use physical restraints May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials May have periods of constant interruptions Prolonged periods of working alone Physical Requirements Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.): 34-66% Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 34-66% Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66% Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66% Stoop/Kneel 0% Crawling 0% Climbing 1-33% Balance 1-33% Bending 34-66% Sitting 34-66% Walking 34-66% Standing 34-66% 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 Depth perception Use of Latex Gloves Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to dust/fumes Exposure to potential electrical shock Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy Exposure to high pitched noises Gaseous risk exposure Patient Population Adolescents (13-17 years) Adults (18-64 years) Geriatrics (65 years and older) As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-beingu2014personally 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. 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Created: 2026-01-21