Registered Nurse (RN), Day Shift, Observation Unit

Adventist HealthCare•White Oak, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

White Oak Medical Center is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for its Observation Unit. The nurse supports Adventist HealthCare’s mission to extend God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The role includes educating patients and families throughout the continuum of care, developing patient-population-specific plans of care, recognizing changes in patient condition and initiating corrective action, and providing patient-centered care. The nurse is also expected to develop their own knowledge and skills with feedback and guidance from more senior nurses and the Clinical Nurse Manager, mentor students and colleagues, and contribute to evidence-based improvements in clinical practice. This is a full-time day-shift position working 36 hours per week on three 12-hour shifts, typically 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and rotating holidays. The position is eligible for a shift differential and is classified as non-exempt under the FLSA.

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 specialty area.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of current telemetry experience or related acute care experience.

Responsibilities

Educate patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
Advance personal knowledge and skills by considering 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, 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 patient and family perspective.
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

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 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.