Under general supervision, provides direct patient care to assigned patients.
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.
Develops, documents and implements Patient Teaching and Discharge Planning Record.
Participates in established patient, family, staff and/or student education program.
Participates in clinical monitoring at the unit level.
Identifies unit, staff and patient care problems. Takes action or refers problems to appropriate resources when indicated.
May participate in activities of the RN 3 with the exception of serving as a facilitator for the Nurse Residency Program
If competent, serve as a charge RN and monitor productivity/patient flow
If competent, precept new staff
Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities
Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
Actively pursues learning and self-development
Pays attention to detail; follows through
Sets a positive, professional example for others
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
Reports to work regularly and on time
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently
Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.
Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course, bi-annually.
One-year Registered Nurse experience required
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