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

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for its Med Surg Stroke Department. The nurse will provide patient- and family-centered care while supporting Adventist HealthCare’s mission of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The position works 36 hours per week across three 12-hour day shifts, typically 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with an every-other-weekend rotation and holiday work following the company holiday calendar. The Registered Nurse educates patients and families throughout the continuum of care, develops and updates plans of care for the patient population, and identifies changes in patient condition so corrective action can be initiated. The nurse applies evidence-based practices, uses equipment and technology appropriately, delegates non-nursing duties, and participates in improving clinical care. The role also includes mentoring students, colleagues, team members, and Level I nurses, and demonstrating professionalism and adherence to ANA standards and Adventist HealthCare values. The position is full-time and non-exempt. The listed pay range is $37.00–$55.00. Shift differential eligibility is available. Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends full COVID-19 vaccination before employment and may require proof. Applicants who test positive for cotinine or marijuana will have offers withdrawn under the employer’s stated tobacco and drug policy.

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 through the continuum of care.
Advance personal 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.
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 patient and family perspective.
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.
Basic life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Short-term disability buy-up option.
Paid time off.
Employer retirement contribution and matching after one year of eligible employment, with a three-year vesting period.
Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, life insurance, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, long-term care insurance, and critical illness and accident insurance.
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.