Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) - Day Shift - Part Time (12 Hours Per Week) - Union Hospital (Maryland)
About The Position
Union Hospital in Elkton, Maryland, a part of Christiana Care Health System is seeking an RN to work in the 12 bed Clinical Decision Unit team. In this position, you will work in various units and learn valuable skills. This position is 12 hours per week, Day Shift, 7a-7p, with weekend and holiday requirements per the department's guidelines. The nurse uses the standards of practice and professional performance with assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to the Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. The staff nurse is a licensed RN who is responsible for providing safe, effective nursing care to patients using the nursing process and aligning with accepted standards of progressive care nursing and the policies and procedures of Union Hospital. The RN administers, monitors, and documents medications and treatments within the scope of practice. The RN monitors and reports expected and adverse reactions to treatments, procedures, and medications. The RN provides individualizing care, collaborating with patient, family, and doctor. The RN is responsible for coordinating and contributing to the commitment of providing a safe and secure unit for patient care. This job requires employees to demonstrate initial and annual proficiencies in order to remain in the position.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Maryland RN license or license from a compact state.
- American Heart Association BLS required.
- American Heart Association ACLS required within 1 year of start date.
- NIH Stroke certification required within 90 days of start date.
Nice To Haves
- Collaborative approach to patient care
- Commitment to patient advocacy
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Compassionate and caring partner
Responsibilities
- Service Excellence to all customers at all times
- Medication Administration Competency
- Physical Assessment Competency
- Provision of nursing treatments within scope of practice
- Excellent Interpersonal Communication skills
- Collaboration with multi-disciplinary team members
- Ability to perform optimally and efficiently in crisis situations.
- Ability and willingness to work with a wide variety of patients, and to maintain integrity and efficiency in times of high stress.
- Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload.
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
- Discretion and confidentiality are required.
Benefits
- Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
- Two retirement planning offerings, including 403(b) with company contributions
- Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out
- 12 week paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!
- health insurance
- paid time off
- retirement
- an employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
