Nurse Graduate 3G Med Surg 7p-7:30a

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Graduate provides patient care on the 3G medical-surgical unit under the direct supervision of a licensed RN, using the nursing process and performing leadership and teaching duties that support effective patient care. The role supports Frederick Health’s mission, vision, core values, customer service philosophy, compliance program, regulatory requirements, and standards of behavior. It functions within applicable licensing and regulatory limits and hospital policies, and participates in continuous quality improvement. The nurse residency program provides clinical and educational support to nurse graduates and newly licensed RNs entering acute care. Graduates are paired one-to-one with a dedicated RN preceptor during a 12-week orientation, begin immediately after graduation, and work alongside their preceptor while awaiting the NCLEX. The position is on 3G, a 41-room medical-surgical unit caring for patients with diverse medical diagnoses and those recovering from surgical procedures. The unit offers experience caring for patients with varying levels of complexity and emphasizes safe, compassionate, patient-centered, team-based care. The schedule is full time, three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with weekend and holiday commitments. The role reports to the Department Manager and also receives supervision from the Director or Hospital Supervisor.

Requirements

Currently eligible to sit for the NCLEX.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Clinical competency in the departmental area of practice.
Ability to use technology and equipment to perform job duties and operate equipment required for 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 job duties for the age-specific patient population served by the department.
Ability to meet Frederick Health Clinical Ladder requirements annually.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
Ability to demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills for the patient age groups served: neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge-planning needs according to nursing standards; document and communicate assessment findings and changes in condition.
Prioritize patient needs, anticipate changes or care needs, and respond appropriately.
Develop individualized plans of care using nursing diagnoses and available resources, including families, caregivers, other disciplines, and community agencies.
Organize and prioritize care, seek assistance when necessary, and participate in developing standards of care.
Implement and document nursing interventions and patient responses in accordance with hospital and nursing policies and applicable standards.
Communicate pertinent information to patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health care team in a timely, concise manner, and keep patients and families updated about status and changes to care plans.
Flexibly accept or give patient assignments based on staff skill mix and patient-care demands.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and equipment, document outcomes, modify care plans as needed, and recommend responses to variances from expected outcomes.
Assess patient and family knowledge, learning barriers, readiness, willingness, ability, and relevant cultural, religious, financial, and preference considerations.
Identify learning needs, set teaching goals, provide direct and interactive education using appropriate materials, evaluate its effectiveness, and document teaching and follow-up needs.
Integrate discharge planning and referrals into patient and family education and support less experienced staff with teaching.
Incorporate feedback for self-development into daily practice, meet clinical ladder requirements, and contribute to staff retention and morale.
Use supplies, equipment, and technology to support quality patient care and float to other hospital nursing units as requested.
Promote positive professional communication and interactions among the health care team; use effective delegation, precepting, and mentoring skills and participate in department orientation.
Review quality assurance data for accuracy and completeness and contribute to evaluation or auditing of CNAs, technicians, and peers.
Complete hospital-wide and department-specific competencies and maintain appropriate knowledge and skills for the patient age groups served.