About The Position

ChristianaCare, Union Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Surgical Specialty Unit. The role delivers safe, context-dependent, patient- and family-centered care in accordance with the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice. The Direct-Care Registered Nurse is accountable for maintaining competency through the integration of nursing knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment. This position is part-time at 24 hours per week on the night shift. A typical shift is 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with weekend and holiday work according to department guidelines. Union Hospital is a 103-bed, not-for-profit facility in Elkton, Maryland.

Requirements

  • At least one year of registered nurse medical-surgical experience.
  • BLS certification required.
  • BSN preferred; candidates with relevant experience may be considered if they commit to acquiring a BSN within three years of hire.

Nice To Haves

  • BSN.

Responsibilities

  • Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation.
  • Analyze assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses or relevant issues.
  • Identify expected outcomes for an individualized patient or situation plan.
  • Develop plans and strategies to attain expected outcomes.
  • Implement the plan of care and coordinate care delivery.
  • Safely administer medications and other treatments as ordered by providers.
  • Provide or delegate nursing interventions in response to medical and nursing diagnoses.
  • Address patients’ and families’ emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs.
  • Promote health and ensure a safe environment through health teaching and promotion.
  • Evaluate progress toward expected outcomes and revise the plan of care as needed.
  • Practice ethically and maintain knowledge and competence reflecting current nursing practice.
  • Integrate evidence and research findings into practice and contribute to quality nursing practice.
  • Communicate effectively across all areas of practice.
  • Demonstrate leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
  • Collaborate with patients, families, and others in nursing practice.
  • Evaluate personal nursing practice against professional standards, guidelines, statutes, rules, and regulations.
  • Use appropriate resources to provide safe, effective, and financially responsible nursing services.
  • Practice in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with shift differentials and generous paid time off.
  • Health insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Robust benefits package.
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