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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.

Lead RN – Inpatient Obstetrics (790N06NE)

Essential Job Functions

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 South Carolina Nursing Practice Act and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures.

Provides leadership to staff in a collaborative environment that offers job satisfaction, education, empowerment, recognition and stimulates innovative thinking; assesses and maintains staffing levels that are responsive to patient care needs and that optimizes productivity; provides staff with coaching and ongoing performance feedback; communicates job standards and expectations; leads regular meetings with employees and fosters environment for effective communication.

Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.

Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Education:

4 Year/ Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Specialty/Major:

Nursing (required)

Licensure/Certification Required:

Current nursing license in the State of South Carolina

BLS- through American Heart Association required.

Required Certifications by Nursing Department:

ICU/CVU: BLS and ACLS required or per RN Residency plan.

L&D: BLS, ACLS, NRP

Mother Infant/Neonatal Unit: BLS, NRP

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

Hold national certification in clinical specialty or leadership within 6 months of eligibility.

Mother Infant/Neonatal Unit: S.T.A.B.L.E. preferred, must obtain within 6 months of eligibility

Minimum Years and Type of Experience: At least one year of experience as a RN in clinical specialty

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: More than one year of experience as a RN in inpatient obstetrics (L&D, Antepartum, Postpartum, or Level II Nursery).

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Previous charge nurse experience preferred.

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

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 [email protected] . 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 [email protected]