PAM RN PRN Unit Based Tier IV - Adult Psych

University of Maryland Medical System•Towson, MD

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the PAM RN assesses patients and develops, evaluates, and modifies plans of care. The RN provides care through therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and technology, and collaboration with other healthcare team members, following established standards. The role interprets and performs complex patient-care procedures specific to the area of expertise and functions as part of the Care Team and Support Team to achieve patient outcomes identified in the pathway and plan of care. Patients served may be of all ages, from infants through older adults. The RN provides care to the unit-specific and/or hospital-based patient population, practices independently with solid knowledge and clinical skills, and uses evidence in practice while advancing professional development. The position is accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care, to peers for advancing group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for overall work performance. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, supports regulatory compliance and safe, patient-centered unit operations, and contributes to patient safety initiatives.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in Maryland, or eligibility to practice under a Compact state agreement recognized by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Associate's degree required.
At least one year of previous RN experience.
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required upon hire.
Meet all unit-specific certification requirements, such as PALS, ACLS, and NRP.
Maintain competencies required for the patient-care setting and demonstrate solid knowledge and clinical skills.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrate effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.
Ability to learn and use computer systems to manage patient information.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills for the patient populations served, including lifespan growth and development principles and assessment of population-specific and age-specific needs.
Ability to demonstrate versatility and willingness to work within the PRN RN Standardized Program at assigned Unit Based or Hospital Based commitment levels.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop, evaluate, and modify plans of care.
Provide care to the unit-specific and/or hospital-based patient population using the nursing process, therapeutic use of self, the environment and technology, and other healthcare team members.
Interpret and perform complex patient-care procedures specific to the area of expertise.
Use and integrate evidence into practice and advance own clinical practice.
Be accountable to patients and families for care processes and outcomes during an episode of care, to peers for advancing group practice, and to the nurse manager for total work performance.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient and family needs, and serve as a clinical resource as needed.
Participate in implementation efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI).
Comply with standards and support regulatory compliance activities.
Support leader and charge nurse decisions and serve as an effective primary coordinating nurse as required.
Model practices consistent with unit operations to promote safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care.
Follow and support AACN Healthy Work Environment guidelines and participate as a team member in relevant efforts.
Maintain competencies required for the patient-care setting and focus on professional development.
Participate in unit team-building efforts, support teamwork, and work within the PRN RN Standardized Program according to assigned commitment levels.
Ensure patient safety, take action to correct observed risks, report adverse events and near misses to appropriate management, and communicate potential risks in processes, procedures, or devices to those in charge.
Perform other duties as assigned.