Registered Nurse (RN), PT Day Shift, Med-Surg Oncology

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its Med-Surg Oncology Department. The role supports Adventist HealthCare’s mission to extend God’s care through physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The nurse educates patients and families throughout the continuum of care, delivers patient-centered care, and develops professional knowledge with guidance from more senior nurses and the Clinical Nurse Manager. The role also supports Level I nurses, students, colleagues, and team members through role modeling and mentoring. The Registered Nurse develops patient-population-specific plans of care, recognizes impending changes in patient condition and initiates corrective action, conducts purposeful rounding, and uses evidence and literature to improve clinical practice. The position is part-time, working two 12-hour day shifts each week (24 hours per week), typically 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with every-other-weekend rotation and holidays according to the company calendar. The position is eligible for a shift differential and is classified as non-exempt under the FLSA. The listed pay range is $37.00–$55.00.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Passing score on the NCLEX.
At least 1 year of RN experience.
Current Maryland nursing license.
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications as required by the specialty area.

Responsibilities

Educate patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
Advance personal knowledge and skills by considering feedback and guidance from more 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 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 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 date of hire
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
Paid time off
Employer retirement contribution and matching after 1 year of eligible employment, with a 3-year vesting period
Voluntary flexible spending accounts
Voluntary legal plans
Voluntary life, pet, auto, home, long-term care, and critical illness and accident insurance
Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program support