Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) - Day Shift - Part Time (24 Hours Per Week) - Union Hospital (Maryland)
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 progressive-care nursing standards, the Nurse Practice Act, the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, and Union Hospital policies and procedures. The role includes administering, monitoring, and documenting medications and treatments within the scope of practice; monitoring and reporting expected and adverse reactions; and individualizing care in collaboration with patients, families, and doctors. The nurse also helps coordinate a safe and secure patient-care unit and must demonstrate initial and annual proficiencies to remain in the position. This is a part-time position for 24 hours per week on the day shift, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Weekend and holiday requirements follow department guidelines.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Maryland RN license or a license from a compact state.
- American Heart Association BLS certification.
- American Heart Association ACLS certification required within one year of the start date.
- NIH Stroke certification required within 90 days of the start date.
- Collaborative approach to patient care and commitment to patient advocacy.
- Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Compassionate and caring approach.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of patients and maintain integrity and efficiency under stress.
- Ability to handle frequent interruptions, adapt to workload changes, and work independently with minimal direct supervision.
- Discretion and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe and effective nursing care using the nursing process and applicable professional standards, laws, and hospital policies.
- 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 patient care in collaboration with patients, families, and doctors.
- Help coordinate and maintain a safe and secure unit for patient care.
- Provide service excellence to customers.
- Perform medication administration and physical assessment competencies, and provide nursing treatments within scope of practice.
- Communicate effectively and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
- Work effectively in crisis and high-stress situations, adapt to interruptions and workload changes, and work independently with minimal direct supervision.
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
- Demonstrate initial and annual proficiencies required for the position.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Two retirement planning offerings, including a 403(b) with company contributions.
- Paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
- Annual Care.com membership and access to backup dependent-care services through Care@Work.
- Retirement planning services and a financial mentor.
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
- Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, and movie tickets.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
