Psych Rn Jobs in Paducah, KY (NOW HIRING)

Our associates are the heart of our ministry. And we know, now more than ever, nurses are seeking opportunities that best support their needs – so they can work how they want and continue to grow their careers. It's why we're proud to offer our Bon Secours Mercy Health Nursing Flex Team, to help our nurses grow, professionally and personally.

A Tier 3 - System Flex Team Traveler Registered Nurse (RN) is expected to be assigned to various sites throughout the Bon Secours Mercy Health System to provide patient care promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process through the relevant Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse by analyzing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care following established patient care standards for Bon Secours Mercy Health; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; and supervising assigned team members as assigned. The RN is responsible to the System Flex Nurse Manager for the assigned Department. System Flex Team Registered Nurse is hired with the expectation and understanding they must float to assigned sites within the Bon Secours Mercy Health System outside of their home market (no local placements).

Our System Flex Team consists of the following locations:

• Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, VA
• Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News, VA
• Memorial Regional Medical Center in Richmond, VA
• Southampton Memorial Hospital in Franklin, VA
• The Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, OH
• Anderson Hospital in Cincinnati, OH
• West Hospital in Cincinnati, OH
• Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY
• Marcum and Wallace Hospital in Irvine, KY
• St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital in Youngstown, OH
• St Anne Hospital in Toledo, OH
• St Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH
• St Francis - Downtown in Greenville, SC
• Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, OH
• and more!

Don't see a specific location listed? Apply to connect with a recruiter and discuss additional locations.

Summary of Primary Function

• System Flex Team Registered Nurse is hired with the expectation and understanding they must float to assigned sites within the Bon Secours Mercy Health System outside of their home market
• Conducts an individualized patient assessment to include psychosocial, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient's immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by the Bon Secours Mercy Health System facility's policies, procedures, or protocols
• Formulates and implements a plan of care for each patient which includes interventions, evaluation of response to interventions and documentation as appropriate to condition and age.
• Delivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team incorporating professional practice model into the care delivery
• Demonstrates awareness of and supports Bon Secours Mercy Health departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities as a patient advocate.
• Maintains in good standing current eNLC RN licensure and required certifications

Skills

• Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations
• Nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences
• Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery
• Coordination of patient care delivery
• Evaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes
• Health teaching and health promotion
• Patient advocacy and partnership
• Inter-professional collaboration and leadership
• Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence
• Integration of quality improvement, evidence based practices and research in practice
• Accountability for professional actions
• Effective stewardship of available resources
• Conflict management and resilience
• Authority for delegating activities to others, while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes

Certifications

• BLS ACLS - American Heart Association (required)
• Must have Compact License eNLC RN and/or licensed to work in OH, KY, VA, and SC.

Education

• Associate of Nursing or Diploma in Nursing (required)
• Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)

Experience

• One year as a Registered Nurse, minimum with nursing experience in specialty
• 4-5 years as a Registered Nurse (preferred)
• 1-2 years as a Travel Nurse (preferred)
• Ability to function in multiple levels of care (preferred)

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health 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.