Unit 35 Med/Tele Registered Nurse 3 7a-7p

GBMC HealthCare•Towson, MD

4d•$33 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides direct patient care to assigned patients. This role involves utilizing the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and coordination of patient care. The Registered Nurse 3 will also participate in leadership and professional development activities, including administrative, education, and quality/safety responsibilities, all while upholding organizational values.

Requirements

Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.
Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
Healthcare Provider CPR biennial.
Additional certifications (i.e. ACLS, PALS, NRP) for specialty care areas are required upon hire.
Proficiency in developing nursing plan of care, implementing effective nursing care, and evaluating outcome of nursing intervention.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective planning and organizational skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong analytical skills.
Effective skills in use of computer programs.
Advanced skill in managing operational flow and unit activities for the overall benefit and smooth operation of the unit.
Demonstrates skill in patient experience and service recovery.
Skill in allocating nursing and support resources to provide smooth and efficient, high quality care to patients assigned to unit.
Able to delegate assignments and provide direction to nursing personnel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree within 3 years of start date.
Certification in specialty preferred.
Two years clinical experience in a relevant area preferred.

Responsibilities

Compiles database and formulates nursing diagnosis.
Utilizes physical assessment and interviewing techniques.
Anticipates need for intervention by other disciplines.
Determines priorities for patient care needs or problems.
Reassesses the patient as indicated by changes in condition and/or response to treatment(s).
Initiates and updates a written nursing plan of care for patients by incorporating scientific and psychosocial principles that support the nursing diagnosis.
Incorporates information obtained from nursing care planning conferences into written nursing plan of care.
Coordinates patient, family, significant other, and health team members in the planning of hospital and post-discharge care.
Performs clinical nursing skills independently.
Administers medications, IV therapy and treatments appropriately and accurately.
Initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary.
Appropriately delegates and coordinates the duties of ancillary personnel.
Communicates the patient's status and plan of care through written documentation in the patient's medical record.
Verbally communicates the patient's status to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
Communicates in a therapeutic manner with the patient, family and visitors.
Applies teaching/learning principles in education of patient and family.
Manages daily patient assignment by appropriately setting priorities.
Delegates responsibility appropriately and monitors the nursing care delivered to patients by ancillary personnel.
Coordinates patient activities with other disciplines.
Develops, documents and implements Patient Teaching and Discharge Planning Record.
Participates in established patient, family, staff and/or student education program.
Participates in clinical monitoring at the unit level.
Identifies unit, staff and patient care problems. Takes action or refers problems to appropriate resources when indicated.
Participates in Leadership and Professional Development and unit based Shared Governance.
Serves as Charge RN.
Manages productivity/patient flow.
Provides input for performance evaluations.
Participates in the interview process/share time/evaluation of candidates.
Serves as a Preceptor.
Serves as a Competency Validator.
Provides Mentoring.
Assists with inservice and education roll out.
Participates in EBP (Evidence-Based Practice).
Utilizes LMS (Learning Management System).
Conducts Audits.
Focuses on HCAHPS and Patient Experience.
Participates in Mock Tracers.