Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) - Day Shift - Part Time (24 Hours Per Week) - Union Hospital (Maryland)

Christiana Care Health Services•Elkton, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Union Hospital in Elkton, Maryland, part of Christiana Care Health System, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its 12-bed Clinical Decision Unit team. The nurse works in various units and provides safe, effective nursing care using the nursing process and accepted standards of progressive care nursing, the Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, and Union Hospital policies and procedures. The role includes assessing patients, identifying outcomes, planning and implementing care, and evaluating results. The RN administers, monitors, and documents medications and treatments within the scope of practice; monitors and reports expected and adverse reactions; individualizes care in collaboration with patients, families, and physicians; and helps maintain a safe and secure patient-care unit. Employees must demonstrate initial and annual proficiencies to remain in the position. This is a part-time position of 24 hours per week on the day shift, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Weekend and holiday work is required according to department guidelines. The hourly pay range is $42.11–$67.37; the actual rate offered depends on factors including skills, relevant experience, and qualifications.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Maryland RN license or license from a compact state.
American Heart Association BLS certification required.
American Heart Association ACLS certification required within one year of the start date.
NIH Stroke certification required within 90 days of the start date.
Ability to perform optimally and efficiently in crisis situations.
Ability and willingness to work with a wide variety of patients and maintain integrity and efficiency during high-stress situations.
Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload.
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
Discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, effective nursing care using the nursing process and accepted standards of progressive care nursing.
Assess patients, identify outcomes, plan and implement care, and evaluate results.
Administer, monitor, and document medications and treatments within the scope of practice.
Monitor and report expected and adverse reactions to treatments, procedures, and medications.
Individualize care in collaboration with patients, families, and physicians.
Coordinate care and contribute to maintaining a safe and secure patient-care unit.
Deliver service excellence to customers.
Demonstrate competency in medication administration, physical assessment, and nursing treatments within the scope of practice.
Collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary team members.
Demonstrate initial and annual proficiencies to remain in the position.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Two retirement planning offerings, including a 403(b) with company contributions.
Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Annual membership to Care.com.
Access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work.
Retirement planning services and a financial mentor.
Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
Discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, and movie tickets.
Employee assistance program.