Registered Nurse (RN), Day Shift, Med Surg Oncology

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

1d•$37 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its Med Surg Oncology unit. The nurse provides patient- and family-centered care across the continuum, develops patient-population-specific plans of care, recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates corrective action, and supports evidence-based practice and quality improvement. The role also includes educating patients and families, mentoring students and team members, and modeling professionalism and Adventist HealthCare’s values and nursing mission. This is a full-time day-shift position: three 12-hour shifts per week, typically 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., totaling 36 hours per week. Nurses work every other weekend and follow the company holiday calendar. The position is eligible for a shift differential and is classified as non-exempt under the FLSA. The listed pay range is $37.00–$55.00. Adventist HealthCare describes itself as a faith-based organization serving communities in Maryland. It strongly recommends that applicants be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before starting employment and may require proof. The organization will not hire applicants who identify as nicotine users or test positive for nicotine or drugs, including marijuana.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Passing score on the NCLEX.
At least 1 year of RN experience.
Current Maryland State nursing license.
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications as required by the specialty area.

Responsibilities

Educate patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
Advance own knowledge and skills by considering feedback and guidance from senior nurses and the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Serve as a role model to Level I nurses and use electronic resources to support best practices in patient care.
Demonstrate professionalism, adhere to ANA standards of practice, and exemplify Adventist HealthCare values.
Use equipment and technology correctly, delegate non-nursing duties appropriately, and maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Develop a plan of care according to the patient population.
Accurately identify impending changes in patient condition and initiate corrective action.
Mentor students, colleagues, and team members in patient-centered care.
Conduct purposeful rounding from the perspective of patients and families.
Conduct efficient literature searches and apply findings appropriately to practice.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical care and participate in evidence-based changes to practice.

Benefits

Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts.
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
Free employee parking.
Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on the date of hire.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D; short-term disability buy-up available.
Paid time off.
Employer retirement contribution and matching after 1 year of eligible employment, with a 3-year vesting period.
Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long-term care, and critical illness and accident insurance.
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.