Emergency Department RN 11a-11:30p

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

About The Position

The Emergency Department RN independently provides patient care using the nursing process and performs leadership and teaching duties in support of effective patient care. The nurse supports Frederick Health’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy; follows the FH Compliance Program, regulatory requirements, and Standards of Behavior; participates in continuous quality improvement; and practices within applicable licensing, regulatory, and hospital-policy requirements. The role is in Frederick Health Hospital’s fast-paced 60-bed adult Emergency Department, which also has 9 crisis beds and treats more than 70,000 patients annually. The department provides care for adults with a wide range of medical conditions and includes certified stroke and cardiac services. The position is full time, scheduled for 72 hours per pay period from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., with weekend and holiday rotation and 8 hours of on-call duty according to schedule. The RN assesses patients, develops and implements individualized plans of care, monitors and documents responses to interventions, and revises care as needed. The nurse provides patient and family education, communicates with the interdisciplinary care team, supports less experienced staff, precepts and mentors staff, and may float to other hospital nursing units as requested. The role also includes quality assurance, auditing, competency completion, and effective use of supplies, equipment, and technology. The position requires an associate degree in nursing and eligibility for, or current, RN licensure in Maryland or a compact state. A BSN is preferred or must be obtained within five years of employment. CPR certification is required; BLS must be completed within 90 days of hire. Emergency Department nurses must complete ACLS, PALS, and Base Station Patient Contact certifications within one year of hire. Pay range is $36.07 to $55.17 per hour, based on experience, skills, and education.

Requirements

Eligible for or currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Maryland or a compact state.
Associate degree in Nursing required.
CPR certification required.
BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
Emergency Department certifications required within one year of hire: ACLS, PALS, and Base Station Patient Contact.
Clinical competency in the department’s area of practice.
Ability to use technology and equipment to perform job duties and meet patient care needs.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to use proper body mechanics when handling patients, supplies, and equipment, and to work in a physically demanding environment.
Ability to perform duties appropriate to the age-specific patient population served.
Ability to meet FH Clinical Ladder requirements annually.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Ability to provide appropriate care to the designated patient age groups: neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including infrequent lifting up to 100 pounds, carrying up to 50 pounds while walking, and pushing or pulling equipment or loads as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; otherwise, willing to obtain within five years of employment.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge-planning needs according to nursing standards.
Perform and document initial and ongoing assessments, recognize and communicate changes in patient condition, anticipate potential changes, and respond appropriately.
Develop individualized plans of care based on patient needs, using nursing diagnoses and available resources such as family, caregivers, other disciplines, and community agencies.
Organize and prioritize care, seek assistance when necessary, and implement and document nursing interventions and patient responses in accordance with policies and standards.
Communicate pertinent information to patients, families, and the health care team in a timely and concise manner, using an interdisciplinary approach.
Keep patients and families informed about patient status and changes in the patient or plan of care.
Evaluate interventions and outcomes, modify plans of care as needed, identify variances, and make appropriate recommendations.
Evaluate new and existing equipment, policies, procedures, and programs related to patient care.
Provide and document patient and family education; assess learning needs and barriers, establish goals, teach, evaluate learning, and communicate follow-up needs.
Support less experienced staff with patient and family teaching, and demonstrate effective precepting and mentoring of RNs and ancillary staff.
Float to other nursing units as requested and adapt patient assignments to staff skill mix and care demands.
Demonstrate professional leadership, accountability, effective delegation, and communication that supports positive professional interactions and safe care.
Participate in continuous quality improvement, review quality assurance data, contribute to auditing of CNAs, technicians, and peers, and complete required hospital-wide and department-specific competencies.
Use supplies, equipment, and technology effectively to support quality patient care and maintain patient and employee confidentiality.
Meet the requirements of the FH Clinical Ladder and participate in department orientation and retention efforts.