Stroke Registered Nurse 2 - Supplemental Tier A 7p-7a

GBMC HealthCare•Towson, MD

5d•$32 - $49

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients in the Unit 52 Med/Tele/Neuro/Stroke specialty area. The position is Supplemental Tier A, with a 7 p.m.–7 a.m. schedule. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess patients, develop and update plans of care, implement interventions, and coordinate patient care with families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. The role includes administering medications and IV therapy, performing treatments and clinical skills, providing patient and family education, documenting care, and delegating and monitoring ancillary personnel. The position requires maintaining current licensure and certifications and demonstrating GBMC’s values of Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior, and Results. Work takes place in a normal patient care environment, with possible exposure to noise, dust, temperature variations, communicable diseases, and other adverse conditions related to patient care.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
Two years of Registered Nurse experience in the specific specialty area, or LPN experience at GBMC with director approval.
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, such as ALS, PALS, or NRP, are required upon hire for specialty areas.
Proficiency in developing nursing plans of care, implementing effective nursing care, and evaluating outcomes of nursing interventions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective planning and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong analytical skills.
Effective skills in using computer programs.
Skill in patient experience and service recovery.
Ability to stand and walk almost constantly, up to 90% of work time, and lift and position patients, up to 50% of work time.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail, often in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Compile patient information, formulate nursing diagnoses, and use physical assessment and interviewing techniques.
Anticipate the need for intervention by other disciplines and determine priorities for patient care needs or problems.
Reassess patients in response to changes in condition or treatment.
Initiate and update written nursing plans of care using scientific and psychosocial principles and information from care-planning conferences.
Coordinate patients, families, significant others, and health team members in planning hospital and post-discharge care.
Perform clinical nursing skills independently.
Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments appropriately and accurately.
Initiate appropriate emergency procedures as necessary.
Delegate and coordinate ancillary personnel duties and monitor the nursing care they deliver.
Document patient status and plans of care in the medical record and verbally communicate patient status to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Communicate therapeutically with patients, families, and visitors.
Apply teaching and learning principles when educating patients and families.
Manage daily patient assignments by setting priorities and coordinate patient activities with other disciplines.
Maintain current licensure and certifications.
Demonstrate GBMC values, including respectful, ethical, collaborative, accountable, and results-focused conduct.