Registered Nurse PRN Unit Based Tier I

University of Maryland Medical System•Bel Air, MD

About The Position

Under limited supervision, the Registered Nurse assesses patients and develops, evaluates, and modifies plans of care. The nurse provides care through therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and technology, and other healthcare team members, according to established standards. The role interprets and performs complex patient-care procedures specific to the area of expertise and works as a member of the Care Team and Support Team to achieve patient outcomes identified in the pathway and plan of care. Patients served include all age groups, from infants through older adults. The nurse provides care to a unit-specific and/or hospital-based patient population, practices independently with solid clinical knowledge and skills, and incorporates evidence into practice while advancing their own practice. The nurse is accountable to patients and families for care processes and outcomes during an episode of care, to peers for advancing group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for overall work performance. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, supports safe and effective unit operations, and participates in quality and regulatory efforts.

Requirements

Maryland Registered Nurse licensure, or eligibility to practice under Compact state agreements recognized by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Associate degree required.
One year of previous RN experience required.
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required upon hire.
Meet all unit-specific certification requirements, such as PALS, ACLS, or NRP.
Maintain competencies required for the patient care setting and focus on professional development.
Demonstrate solid nursing knowledge and clinical skills.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrate effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member and support teamwork and team-building efforts.
Ability to learn and use computer systems to manage patient information.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the patient populations served, including knowledge of lifespan growth and development and assessment of population- and age-specific needs.
Demonstrate versatility and willingness to work within the PRN RN Standardized Program at assigned Unit Based or Hospital Based commitment levels.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Provide care to unit-specific and/or hospital-based patient populations, applying clinical knowledge and skills and integrating evidence into practice.
Be accountable to patients and families for care processes and outcomes during an episode of care.
Contribute to advancing group practice on the unit and be accountable to the nurse manager for overall work performance.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care that addresses patient and family needs; serve as a clinical resource as needed.
Participate in implementation efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI).
Comply with standards and support regulatory compliance activities.
Support leader and charge nurse decisions and serve as an effective primary coordinating nurse as required.
Model unit practices that support safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care.
Follow and support AACN Healthy Work Environment guidelines and participate as a team member in related efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.