Lead Biomedical Technician- AFSCME

Mason General Hospital•Prince Frederick, MD

40d•$42 - $83

About The Position

Registered Nurse, MSP: This 0.9 FTE/Part-time position is scheduled to work 12-HR night shifts and is UFCW represented. The Staff RN plans and provides comprehensive patient care to meet the psychosocial and physical needs of patients. Manages available nursing resources and collaborates with other members of the health care team to provide quality, cost effective patient-centered care.

Requirements

One year of acute care nursing experience required.
Current RN license in the state of Washington.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or within 180 days of hire.
Medical, Surgical, Pediatrics: Pediatric Emergency Assessment and Response (PEARS)certification within 1 year of hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 180 days of hire.
Emergency: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 1 year of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 180 days of hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 180 days of hire. National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification within 180 days of hire.
Birth Center: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), within 180 days of hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 180 days. of hire. Fetal monitoring or completion of AWHONN-approved course within past 2 years. Completion of S.T.A.B.L.E program within 180 days of hire.
ICU: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 180 days of hire.
PACU: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 180 days of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 180 days of hire.
Surgery: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 180 days of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 180 days of hire.
Wound Care Wound Care Certified (WCCO) or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) within 180 days of hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 180 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree, preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.
Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse (CWON), preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct nursing care within established standards of care, hospital and unit policies, procedures, and guidelines. Uses evidenced-based care standards throughout the nursing process. Makes decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/surgical conditions, care required, and good judgment.
Assesses the comprehensive nursing needs of an assigned group of patients. Functions as a patient advocate. Provides individualized patient and family-focused care throughout the patient's stay and evaluates for effectiveness.
Accurately and effectively anticipates changes in patient care needs. Communicates and documents changes in patient condition, on a timely basis, to charge nurse/supervisor and physician.
Participates in patient and family education as evidenced by teaching documentation with appropriate resources.
Initiates effective discharge and referral plans on admission utilizing appropriate hospital and community resources.
Delegates patient care activities to appropriate personnel and maintains accountability for those activities. Assists other nursing team members through the steps of the nursing process.
Performs all aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors; documents according to established standards; communicates effectively.
Develops and maintains professional and clinical skills. Completes all annual competency and education requirements within established parameters and timeframes. Participates in staff meetings, patient care meetings, educational in-services and other professional activities. Maintains awareness of policies and procedures and performance standards.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance - With employer paid premiums for full-time employees
Mental Health & Wellness Resources - Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Talkspace, and the Calm App.
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Retirement/Deferred Compensation Plans - Mason Health contributes 8% of your compensation every pay period when you contribute at least 5%.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition Assistance Program
Approved by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for student loan repayment programs.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - Accrue up to 8 hours of PTO every bi-weekly pay period, starting with 5 weeks of PTO and increasing to 7+ weeks after 3 years.
Sign-On and Relocation Bonuses - Only available for specific roles
Employee Referral Program - Earn up to $7,500 depending on the role.
Shift Differentials