PAM RN PRN Unit Based Tier III - Pediatrics

University of Maryland Medical System•Baltimore, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing direct patient care as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a pediatric unit. The nurse will be responsible for assessing patient needs, developing and implementing care plans, administering treatments, and educating patients and families. The position also includes functions such as charge nurse and preceptor duties, collaborating with the healthcare team, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards like The Joint Commission (TJC) and CMS. The role emphasizes patient safety, quality measures, and effective communication within the healthcare team. Additionally, participation in unit meetings, shared governance, and continuing education requirements are expected.

Requirements

Registered Nurse
Minimum of 2 year nursing experience.
Currently licensed in the State of Maryland.
BLS provider completion.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Preceptor and/or Charge Nurse program preferred.
Completion of 30 contact hours, including 12 annual Nursing Spectrum articles.
ACLS provider completion within 1 year of employment in the following departments: ICU/IMC, PACU, Interventional Radiology, GI Lab, and ED.
PALS completion within 1 year of employment in the following departments: PACU and Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow policies and protocols and help others with using these resources effectively.
Address patient needs in relation to quality measures, National Patient Safety Goals, and patient education.
Function as charge nurse and/or preceptor.
Work with supervisor to resolve issues at the unit level.
Perform assessments and reassessments, as appropriate for the patient’s needs, collecting data from all sources to assist with formulating a nursing diagnosis.
Develop an individualized Plan of Care, based on the patient’s assessment, with mutual, realistic and measurable goals and document this thoroughly in the patient’s record.
Coordinate and direct available resources and personnel in developing and following the Plan of Care.
Perform treatments, including medication administration, as ordered by the physician and carry out nursing interventions in accordance with the Plan of Care.
Evaluate the patient’s response to treatments/interventions through reassessment and revise the Plan of Care as necessary.
Document assessments and reassessments, thoroughly, accurately and on time.
Document any changes to the Plan of Care and communicate these changes to team members.
Document treatments/interventions including medication administration thoroughly and per hospital policy.
Assess patient’s teaching needs, and plan patient education accordingly.
Complete patient and family teaching, assess understanding and document accordingly.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the health care team to ensure continuity and coordination of care, appropriate care delivery and to report changes in patient’s condition.
Facilitate safe and timely patient throughput, including admission/transfer/discharge, diagnostics and therapeutics.
Comply with hospital policies and practices in all aspects of care and professional behavior.
Follow Joint Commission (TJC) and Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) standards as part of routine practice.
Assist with annual PCT core competency program.
Attend and actively participate in unit staff meetings.
Attend and actively participate in shared governance through participation on committees or task forces.
Support Shared Governance.
Demonstrate support and compliance with UMMC Midtown Campus’ mission, vision, values, philosophy, goals objectives and policies.
Meet the continuing education and participation requirements of the clinical ladder.