Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse 2 - Supplemental Tier A 7a-7p

GBMC HealthCare • Towson, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides direct patient care to assigned patients. This role requires a Registered Nurse with at least two years of experience in the specific specialty area or LPN experience at GBMC with director approval. The position involves developing nursing care plans, implementing effective nursing care, and evaluating outcomes. Strong communication, interpersonal, planning, organizational, and analytical skills are essential, along with proficiency in computer programs and patient experience initiatives.

Requirements

• Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Two years of Registered Nurse experience required in the specific specialty area or LPN experience at GBMC with director approval.
• Proficiency in developing nursing plan of care, implementing effective nursing care, and evaluating outcome of nursing intervention.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective planning and organizational skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective skills in use of computer programs.
• Demonstrates skill in patient experience and service recovery.
• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification from an affiliated American Heart Association training site.
• Additional Certifications (i.e. ALS, PALS, NRP) are required upon hire for specialty areas.
• Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to 50% of work time.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.
• Maintain current licensure and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Compiles database and formulates nursing diagnosis.
• Utilizes physical assessment and interviewing techniques.
• Anticipates need for intervention by other disciplines.
• Determines priorities for patient care needs or problems.
• Reassesses the patient as indicated by changes in condition and/or response to treatment(s).
• Initiates and updates a written nursing plan of care for patients by incorporating scientific and psychosocial principles that support the nursing diagnosis.
• Incorporates information obtained from nursing care planning conferences into written nursing plan of care.
• Coordinates patient, family, significant other, and health team members in the planning of hospital and post-discharge care.
• Performs clinical nursing skills independently.
• Administers medications, IV therapy and treatments appropriately and accurately.
• Initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary.
• Appropriately delegates and coordinates the duties of ancillary personnel.
• Communicates the patient's status and plan of care through written documentation in the patient's medical record.
• Verbally communicates the patient's status to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
• Communicates in a therapeutic manner with the patient, family and visitors.
• Applies teaching/learning principles in education of patient and family.
• Manages daily patient assignment by appropriately setting priorities.
• Delegates responsibility appropriately and monitors the nursing care delivered to patients by ancillary personnel.
• Coordinates patient activities with other disciplines.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree