RN 4B Tele 7p-7:30a Part time

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

12h•$36 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides independent patient care using the nursing process and performs leadership and teaching duties that support effective care. The role supports Frederick Health’s mission, vision, core values, customer service philosophy, compliance program, regulatory requirements, and Standards of Behavior. The nurse works on a 33-bed adult and geriatric telemetry unit caring for patients who require continuous cardiac monitoring, including patients with cardiac conditions, stroke, renal disorders, and postsurgical needs. The position involves collaboration with physicians, therapists, pharmacists, care management, patients, families, and other care team members. Nurses receive NIH stroke certification training and advanced life support certification while working on the unit. The nurse assesses patients, identifies and prioritizes needs, develops and implements individualized plans of care, documents interventions and responses, and evaluates and revises care as needed. The role also includes patient and family education, discharge planning, mentoring and precepting staff, delegation, quality improvement, evaluation of equipment and procedures, and floating to other nursing units as requested. The nurse must complete hospital-wide and department-specific competencies and meet annual Frederick Health Clinical Ladder requirements. This is a part-time night-shift position consisting of two 12-hour shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotation. The role reports to the Department Manager and also receives supervision from the Director or Hospital Supervisor. The stated hourly pay range is $36.07 to $55.17, with part-time pay prorated based on scheduled hours.

Requirements

Eligible for or currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Maryland or a compact state.
Associate degree in Nursing required.
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
ACLS certification required within one year of hire for this unit.
Clinical competency in the departmental area of practice.
Ability to use technology and equipment to perform job duties and meet patient care needs.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to use proper body mechanics when handling patients, supplies, and equipment and to work in a physically demanding environment.
Ability to perform the duties of the job for the age-specific patient population served.
Ability to meet Frederick Health Clinical Ladder requirements annually.
Ability to maintain patient and employee confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; alternatively, willingness to obtain it within five years of employment.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge-planning needs; identify priorities, recognize changes in condition, and document assessments.
Develop individualized plans of care using nursing diagnoses and available resources, and organize and prioritize care while seeking assistance when necessary.
Implement and document nursing interventions and patient responses in accordance with hospital and nursing policies; communicate pertinent information to patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Keep patients and families informed about patient status and changes to the plan of care.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care and interventions, modify plans as needed, and contribute recommendations about variances from expected outcomes.
Assess patient and family learning needs, establish teaching goals, provide and evaluate education, document teaching, and communicate progress and follow-up needs to the care team.
Incorporate self-development and performance feedback into practice, meet clinical ladder requirements, and contribute to staff retention and morale.
Use supplies, equipment, and technology to support quality patient care and float to other nursing units as requested.
Promote professional communication and interactions among healthcare team members, delegate effectively, and precept and mentor registered nurses and ancillary staff.
Review quality assurance data for accuracy and completeness and contribute to evaluation and auditing processes for CNAs, technicians, and peers.
Complete all hospital-wide and department-specific competencies.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information and provide age-appropriate care for the patient populations served.

Benefits

Health insurance for eligible employees, effective the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
Dental insurance for eligible employees, effective the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
Vision insurance for eligible employees, effective the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
Employer-paid life insurance for eligible employees.
Short-term income replacement for eligible employees.
Long-term disability insurance for eligible employees.
Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match for eligible employees.
Free financial planning sessions for all employees.
Educational assistance program.
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.