Registered Nurse - Pediatrics - Night Shift - Full-time (Experienced Only)

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, night shift position for an experienced Registered Nurse in Pediatrics. The role involves providing direct patient care, utilizing the nursing process, and performing leadership and teaching duties. The nurse will support the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, and core values, adhering to the FH Compliance Program and Standards of Behavior. The position requires independent patient care, leadership, teaching, and participation in quality improvement activities, functioning within state and federal licensing, regulatory bodies, and hospital policies.

Requirements

Eligible for or currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in State of Maryland or compact state.
Associates degree in Nursing required.
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
BLS certification is required of ALL nurses within 90-days of hire.
Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups: Neonate (0 thru 30 days), Infant (31 thru 12 months), Child (13 months thru 12 years), Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years), Adult (18 years thru 65 years), Geriatric (66+ years).
Clinical competency in their departmental area of practice.
Ability to use technology and equipment to perform job duties.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective use of proper body mechanics when handling patients, supplies and equipment.
Ability to handle a physically demanding environment.
Skills and abilities to perform all job description duties according to the age specific patient population served by their department.
Ability to meet the requirements annually of the FH Clinical Ladder.
Ability to keep patient and employee information confidential.
Competency in operating equipment required to meet patient care needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred or willing to obtain within 5 years of employment.
ALS or ACLS certification (required for specific units).
PALS certification (required for specific units).
NRP certification (required for specific units).
Oncology/Thorasic-Chemotherapy certification (required for specific units).
Base Station certification (required for specific units).
C-EFM certification (required for specific units).
IBCLC certification (required for specific units).

Responsibilities

Assesses the biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning needs of patients according to nursing standards.
Uses knowledge and experience to identify patient needs and prioritize treatment.
Recognizes, accurately documents, and communicates subtle changes in patient assessment.
Provides initial assessment and reassessments according to current organizational and department standards.
Anticipates potential changes in patient’s condition and responds appropriately.
Anticipates needs based on assessment findings and proposed procedure or course of care.
Ensures an effective plan of care for assigned patients based upon the standards for planning and providing care.
Initiates individualized plan of care using nursing diagnosis based on identified patient needs and includes all available resources.
Organizes and prioritizes patient care efficiently and seeks assistance when necessary.
Actively participates in the development of standards of care.
Implements plan of care in compliance with hospital and nursing policies.
Completely and accurately implements and documents nursing interventions and patient response.
Communicates pertinent information to patient and members of the health care team in a concise and timely manner utilizing an interdisciplinary approach.
Assures that the patient/family are updated regarding the status of the patient and any changes in the patient or plan of care.
Demonstrates flexibility in giving and receiving patient assignments based on skill mix and patient care demands.
Evaluates nursing care, including tools and equipment related to patient care.
Reviews, evaluates, and documents the effectiveness of interventions, making modifications as needed.
Evaluates new and existing equipment, policies, procedures, and programs.
Anticipates patient’s response to interventions and collaborates with patient/family and health care team to revise treatment plan.
Identifies variances from expected outcomes and makes appropriate recommendations.
Provides patient/family education, assessing their knowledge, barriers to learning, readiness, willingness, and ability to learn, as well as cultural, religious, financial, and preference implications.
Identifies learning needs and establishes goals using standardized or individualized teaching plans.
Implements the plan through direct, interactive teaching with additional use of teaching aids and materials.
Evaluates the effectiveness of teaching.
Communicates patient/family progress toward learning goals and need for follow-up to other nurses and health care disciplines.
Integrates discharge planning and referral into the teaching process.
Documents teaching per policy.
Independently offers support to less experienced staff to aid in patient/family teaching.
Demonstrates professional expectations by incorporating suggestions for self-development and performance into daily practice.
Meets all requirements of clinical ladder level.
Actively engages in department efforts to promote retention of staff and provide for a high level of employee morale.
Utilizes supplies, equipment, and technology to ensure quality of patient care.
Floats to other nursing units in the hospital as requested.
Demonstrates leadership/accountability qualities.
Consistently utilizes communication style that sets department tone for positive professional behavior.
Promotes meaningful focused communication between all members of the healthcare team.
Encourages professional interactions between ancillary healthcare givers, including physicians.
Demonstrates effective delegation skills as they pertain to nursing staff in the delivery of safe nursing care and communication to peers.
Demonstrates effective precepting and mentoring skills for RN’s and ancillary staff.
Adheres to program policies and participates in effective department orientation.
Demonstrates accountability for reviewing Quality Assurance report/data for accuracy and completeness.
Contributes to the evaluation/auditing process for CNA’s, Technicians, and peers.
Completes all Hospital wide and Department specific competencies.