Unit 52 Med/Tele/Stroke Registered Nurse 2 Supplemental tier C 7p-7a

GBMC HealthCare • Towson, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

A divisional-based, non-benefited role designed to improve flexibility in staffing; must work in multiple areas within area of expertise and provide 60 hours availability in a 4-week schedule with decreased holiday and weekend commitment; no on-call requirement; under general supervision, provides direct patient care to assigned patients.

Requirements

• Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• At least two years’ experience required in Nursing procedural areas (may include Periop, IR, Cath Lab, Endo, WOSC), or LPN experience at GBMC with director approval.
• 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.
• Demonstrates skill in patient experience and service recovery.
• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification from an affiliated American Heart Association training site.
• Additional Certifications (i.e. ALS, PALS, NRP) are required upon hire for specialty areas.
• Maintain current licensure and certifications.
• All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior, Results.

Nice To Haves

• Must work in multiple areas within area of expertise.
• Provide 60 hours availability in a 4-week schedule.
• Decreased holiday and weekend commitment.
• No on-call requirement.

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.
• May participate in activities of the RN 3 with the exception of serving as a facilitator for the Nurse Residency Program.
• If competent, serve as a charge RN and monitor productivity/patient flow.
• If competent, precept new staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree