Registered Nurse, CardioVascular Stepdown, $25,000 Bonus, Bethesda East, FT, 7P-7:30A, Sub-Specialty/Procedural

About the role

The Direct Patient Care Registered Nurse- DPC RN is a licensed professional responsible for delivering patient-family centered care in a culturally competent manner. They utilize and promote evidence-based practice standards of quality, safety, and service.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop care plans based on clinical needs
• Provide technical nursing skills and interventions
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Critically think and solve problems related to patient care
• Interact with patients and families in a compassionate and professional manner
• Plan and evaluate care to ensure patient outcomes meet or exceed standards
• Adapt to changing patient conditions and environments
• Exercise professional accountability and leadership in patient care
• Support the organization’s mission and values through service

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification
• ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification
• Basic Life Support certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification
• Associate’s degree in Nursing or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• One year acute Cardiac Step Down experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Completion of a preceptor class within twelve months of being deemed competent by department leadership for independent practice
• Additional certifications may be required based on department standards

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Nursing or Bachelors degree in Nursing
• RNs hired prior to certain dates are not required to have a BSN to continue in their non-leadership role as an RN
• RNs hired after certain dates with an Associate’s degree must complete a BSN degree within three years of their date of hire

Skills

• Assessment
• Technical skills
• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning
• Evaluation
• Flexibility
• Organizational skills
• Professional accountability
• Leadership
• Service

Benefits

Baptist Health offers a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support employees at every stage of their career, including:

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources
• A wellness program to help reduce medical plan deductibles
• Tuition reimbursement for continued learning and advancement
• And much more