Registered Nurse - Acute Cardiac Unit

Trinity Health • Silver Spring, MD

3d • $40 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides bedside care to a diverse, acutely ill patient population and applies the nursing process to assess, plan, and evaluate care for patients with various health conditions. The position is in the 30-bed Acute/Cardiac unit, which cares for patients with primary cardiac diagnoses and medical patients requiring cardiac telemetry monitoring. The unit is staffed by registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, health unit coordinators, and monitor technicians, with support from clinical educators and advanced practice nurses. The RN works part time for 24 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts in Silver Spring, Maryland, and reports to the Director.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; a basic professional nursing degree is required.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure from the Maryland State Board of Nursing or a Compact State.
• BLS certification issued through the American Heart Association.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience in an acute cardiac care setting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Competency in electronic patient management systems.
• If a BSN or MSN degree is not held at hire, the employee must sign an agreement to obtain one within a specified time frame.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or MSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support a patient-centered continuum of care.
• Communicate variances from patient goals and advocate on behalf of patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely healthcare records.
• Administer medications, educate patients, and monitor medication efficacy and side effects.
• Assess, monitor, report, and record patient condition and pertinent changes.
• Design, implement, and evaluate patient nursing care plans with the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families throughout the stay and in preparation for discharge.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits.
• Paid time off.
• 403(b) plan.
• Education assistance.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity.
• Flexible schedules.
• Free parking.
• Referral Rewards Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree