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

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

1d•$37 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for its Med Surg Oncology Department. The nurse provides patient-centered care and education to patients and families throughout the continuum of care, develops plans of care for the patient population, recognizes changes in patient condition and initiates corrective action, and uses equipment and technology appropriately. The role also includes mentoring and supporting nurses, students, colleagues, and team members; applying evidence and best practices; and identifying opportunities to improve clinical care. The position is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week across two 12-hour day shifts, typically 7 a.m.–7 p.m., with every-other-weekend rotation and holidays according to the company calendar.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Passing score on the NCLEX.
At least one 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 personal knowledge and skills by considering feedback and guidance from more 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.
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

Nonrotating shifts to support work-life balance
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, basic life insurance, and AD&D; short-term disability buy-up available
Paid time off
Employer retirement contribution and match after one year of eligible employment, with a three-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 support