Registered Nurse (RN), PT Day Shift, Pre-Op Holding

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

19h•$37 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for its Pre-Op Department. The nurse supports the organization’s mission to extend God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The role provides patient- and family-centered care, promotes professional nursing practice, and contributes to evidence-based improvements in clinical care. The position is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week in two 12-hour shifts, typically between 6 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The schedule is described as rotating day/evening, with weekend and holiday on-call requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Passing score on the NCLEX.
Minimum of 1 year of RN experience.
Current Maryland State nursing license.
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications as required by the specialty area.

Nice To Haves

Previous surgical experience, Pre-Op experience, or PACU experience is strongly preferred.
Strong IV skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Educate patients and families throughout the continuum of care and develop their own knowledge and skills using feedback and guidance from senior nurses and the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Serve as a role model to Level I nurses and use electronic resources to support best practices in patient care.
Demonstrate professionalism, follow ANA standards of practice, and exemplify Adventist HealthCare values.
Use equipment and technology correctly, delegate non-nursing duties appropriately, and maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Develop plans of care according to the patient population.
Accurately identify impending changes in patient condition and initiate corrective action.
Mentor students, colleagues, and team members in patient-centered care.
Conduct purposeful rounding from the perspective of patients and families.
Conduct efficient literature searches and apply findings appropriately to practice.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical care and participate in evidence-based changes to practice.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents effective on the date of hire.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D; short-term disability buy-up is available.
Paid Time Off.
Employer retirement contribution and match after one year of eligible employment, with a three-year vesting period.
Voluntary benefits including flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long-term care, and critical illness and accident insurance.
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.
Free employee parking.
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts.