Home Care RN- Weekend Option

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

About The Position

Frederick Health is seeking a Home Care RN for its Weekend Option schedule. The role works Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., plus one 8-hour shift on Monday or Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Weekend Option nurses participate in the holiday rotation and are excluded from the on-call rotation. They are budgeted for 48–72 hours per biweekly pay period and may receive an additional hourly premium, plus applicable shift differentials, for hours worked between 7:00 a.m. Friday and 6:59 a.m. Tuesday. The RN independently provides patient care using the nursing process and performs leadership and teaching duties that support effective care. The role supports Frederick Health's mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy; follows its Compliance Program, regulatory requirements, and Standards of Behavior; and participates in continuous quality improvement. The RN works within applicable state and federal licensing and regulatory requirements and hospital policies. The RN assesses patients, develops and implements individualized plans of care, evaluates outcomes, provides patient and family education, and communicates with patients, families, and the healthcare team. The role also supports less experienced staff, contributes to standards and quality review, demonstrates leadership and accountability, and may float to other nursing units as requested. The position requires current or eligible Registered Nurse licensure in Maryland or a compact state, an associate degree in nursing, and CPR certification. A BSN is preferred or must be obtained within five years of employment. BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire. Pay is $38.19–$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.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred, or willingness to obtain one within five years of employment.
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
Clinical competency in the departmental 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 for the age-specific patient population served by the department.
Ability to meet Frederick Health Clinical Ladder requirements annually.
Ability to keep patient and employee information confidential.
Must complete applicable unit-specific certifications within one year of hire: ACLS, PALS, NRP, Oncology/Thoracic-Chemotherapy, Base Station, or C-EFM, as specified for designated nursing units.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge-planning needs, and document assessments and changes in condition.
Prioritize patient needs, anticipate potential changes in condition, and respond appropriately.
Develop and implement individualized plans of care using nursing diagnoses and available resources, including family, caregivers, other disciplines, and community agencies.
Organize and prioritize care, seek assistance when necessary, and implement and document nursing interventions and patient responses.
Communicate pertinent information and changes in patient status or care plans to patients, families, and healthcare team members in a timely manner.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care and equipment, revise plans as needed, identify variances from expected outcomes, and make recommendations.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide and evaluate education, document teaching, and communicate progress and follow-up needs.
Support less experienced staff with patient and family teaching and demonstrate effective precepting and mentoring.
Participate in continuous quality improvement, development of standards of care, and review or auditing of quality reports and staff performance.
Demonstrate leadership, accountability, effective delegation, and professional communication; contribute to staff retention and morale.
Use supplies, equipment, and technology to support quality patient care and float to other nursing units as requested.
Complete hospital-wide, department-specific, and applicable clinical ladder requirements.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance for eligible employees
Employer-paid short-term income replacement and long-term disability for eligible employees
Paid time off program for eligible employees
403(b) retirement plan with employer match for eligible employees
Free financial planning sessions
Educational assistance program
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program
Additional hourly weekend premium and applicable shift differentials