Registered Nurse (RN), Night Shift, Observation Unit

About the role

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Observation Unit who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and family through the continuum of care while also striving to advance their own knowledge and skills through careful consideration of feedback and guidance provided by more senior nurses and the Clinical Nurse Manager.
• Serve as role models to Level I nurses and use electronic resources to support best practices in patient care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, adheres to ANA standards of practice, and exemplifies the Adventist HealthCare values as they fulfill our nursing mission and vision.
• Use equipment and technology correctly, to delegate non-nursing duties appropriately, and to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop a plan of care according to patient population.
• Identify impending changes in patient condition accurately and initiates corrective action.
• Mentor students, colleagues and team members in patient-centered care.
• Conduct purposeful rounding from patient and family perspective.
• Conduct efficient literature searches and applies findings appropriately to practice.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in clinical care and participates in change of practice based on evidence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Passing score on NCLEX
• Minimum 2 year of RN experience required
• Current Maryland State nursing license
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• ACLS required by this specialty area within 6 months of hire

Work Schedule

Employment Type: Full-time
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Typical Daily Schedule: 7:00PM– 7:00AM
Shift Type: Night Shift
Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend rotation
Holiday Requirements: Follow company holiday calendar
On-Call: No
Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Pay

Pay Range: $37.00 - $55.00

Benefits

• Work life