RN Progressive Care Unit 7a-7:30p

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Progressive Care Unit nurse works in 4G, a 47-bed Telemetry and Progressive Care Unit providing care to adult and geriatric patients with acute and complex medical needs. The unit specializes in continuous cardiac monitoring and enhanced clinical observation for patients with conditions including heart failure, stroke, pulmonary disorders, diabetes, multisystem illnesses, and post-surgical needs. The role independently provides patient care through the nursing process and performs leadership and teaching duties to support effective care. The nurse supports continuous quality improvement, follows applicable licensing and regulatory requirements and hospital policies, and incorporates Frederick Health’s mission, vision, values, customer service philosophy, and Standards of Behavior into job performance. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care; documents assessments, interventions, and responses; communicates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team; and provides patient and family education and discharge-planning support. The role also includes mentoring and precepting staff, effective delegation, participation in quality assurance and auditing activities, completion of required competencies, and floating to other nursing units as requested. The position serves patients across the age groups designated for the department. This is a full-time day-shift position, scheduled 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with weekend and holiday rotation. The hourly pay range is $36.07–$55.17, based on experience, skills, and education. Experienced nurses may be eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus for night-shift positions.

Requirements

Eligible for or currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Maryland or a compact state.
Associate degree in Nursing required.
BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
ACLS certification required for the 4G Telemetry unit within one year of hire.
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Clinical competency in the departmental area of practice.
Ability to use technology and equipment to perform job duties and meet patient care needs.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to use proper body mechanics when handling patients, supplies, and equipment, and to work in a physically demanding environment.
Ability to perform duties appropriate to the age-specific patient population served by the department.
Ability to meet Frederick Health Clinical Ladder requirements annually.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred, or willingness to obtain it within five years of employment.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge-planning needs; complete and document initial and ongoing assessments.
Identify and prioritize patient needs, recognize and communicate changes in condition, anticipate potential changes, and respond appropriately.
Develop individualized plans of care using nursing diagnoses and available resources, including families, caregivers, other disciplines, and community agencies.
Organize and prioritize care, seek assistance when needed, and implement and document nursing interventions and patient responses in accordance with policies and standards.
Communicate pertinent information promptly and concisely with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health care team, and keep patients and families informed about status and changes to care.
Evaluate care and the effectiveness of interventions, revise plans as needed, assess equipment and programs, and identify variances from expected outcomes.
Assess patient and family learning needs, establish teaching goals, provide and evaluate education, document teaching, and communicate progress and follow-up needs.
Integrate discharge planning and referrals into patient and family education.
Support less experienced staff with patient and family teaching; precept and mentor RNs and ancillary staff.
Demonstrate leadership, accountability, effective delegation, professional communication, and positive interactions among members of the health care team.
Participate in continuous quality improvement, review quality assurance data, and contribute to audits or evaluations of CNAs, technicians, and peers.
Use supplies, equipment, and technology to support quality patient care and complete hospital-wide and department-specific competencies.
Float to other nursing units in the hospital as requested.
Maintain patient and employee confidentiality and meet annual Frederick Health Clinical Ladder requirements.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance for eligible employees
Employer-paid short-term income replacement and long-term disability for eligible employees
Paid Time Off program for eligible employees
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match for eligible employees
Free financial planning sessions for all employees
Educational assistance program
Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program
Potential $30,000 sign-on bonus for experienced nurses in night-shift positions