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

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for its Pre-OP Department. The nurse will support Adventist HealthCare’s mission to extend God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The position involves educating patients and families throughout the continuum of care, providing patient-centered care, and developing nursing knowledge and skills with feedback and guidance from senior nurses and the Clinical Nurse Manager. Nurses also serve as role models to Level I nurses and use electronic resources to support best practices. The nurse demonstrates professionalism, adheres to ANA standards of practice, and exemplifies Adventist HealthCare values. Duties include using equipment and technology appropriately, delegating non-nursing duties, developing care plans for the patient population, identifying changes in patient condition and initiating corrective action, mentoring students and colleagues, conducting purposeful rounding, applying relevant literature findings, and participating in evidence-based practice improvements. This is a part-time position scheduled for 24 hours per week, typically two 12-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The schedule is described as rotating day/evening. Weekend and holiday requirements are listed as required/on-call, and the position has on-call duties. The role is shift-differential eligible. The listed pay range is $37.00–$55.00 per hour.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Passing score on the NCLEX.
At least 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, Pre-OP, or PACU experience is strongly preferred.
Strong IV skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Educate patients and families through the continuum of care.
Advance nursing knowledge and skills by considering feedback and guidance from senior nurses and the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Serve as role models to Level I nurses and use electronic resources to support best practices in patient care.
Demonstrate professionalism, adhere to 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 a plan of care according to the patient population.
Identify impending changes in patient condition accurately 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 changes to practice based on evidence.

Benefits

Work-life balance through nonrotating shifts.
Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
Free employee parking.
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 1 year of eligible employment, with a 3-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.