Clinical Research Registered Nurse; RN - St. Francis Medical Center - Richmond

Clinical Research Registered Nurse (RN) - St. Francis Medical Center - Richmond

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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.

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.

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.

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.

• Provides focused assessment to evaluate patients and their support systems for real and potential health and safety issues, educational needs, and resource availability upon initial interaction, throughout care and/or treatment, and at times of transition in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Utilizes multiple means of communications including telephone triage, in-person interaction and the use of current and future technologies.
• Facilitates patient access and progression through the Advanced Heart Failure Center.
• Provide education to staff, patients and families as needs are identified.
• Provides clinical and administrative program support to the cardiologist(s) and Advanced Practice Clinicians (APC(s)) associated with the Advanced Heart Failure Clinic, industry sponsors as well as staff and patients.
• Maintains communication with referring clinicians.

• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
• Associate of Nursing, nursing
• 3-5 years cardiac surgery and/or cardiology step down or critical care experience as a Registered Nurse
• Experience with in a physician practice setting.
• Working knowledge of medical record format and content of patient records.
• Ability to review records, read physician documentation and verify patient identification.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with practice managers and other medical group staff/leadership.
• Work requires a high level of accuracy with the ability to concentrate on detailed information for extended periods of time.

• Bachelor of Science, Nursing

• Works closely with the Clinical Support Services team.
• Other duties as assigned.

• The individual performing this job may anticipate possible contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies regarding infection control.
• Travel outside the office is required.
• Overnight travel on occasion…