Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Specialty Unit - Night Shift - Part Time - 24 hours per week - Union Hospital - Maryland

Union Hospital, a 103-bed facility located in Elkton, Maryland, is nationally recognized for clinical excellence in the treatment and prevention of disease. An award-winning, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to providing high-quality care to our neighbors, families, and friends.

About the Role

We are currently hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work 24 hours per week on the Night shift for our Surgical Specialty unit. Typical shift is 7p - 7a with Weekends and Holidays, per the guidelines of the department. The Surgical Specialty Unit utilizes the nursing process to deliver safe, context-dependent patient and family-centered care in accordance with the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice.

The Direct-Care Registered Nurse is individually responsible and accountable for maintaining competency as evidenced by integration of nursing knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgment. Failure to demonstrate competent nursing practice may result in dismissal.

Responsibilities

• Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health and/or the situation. (Assessment)
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine the nursing diagnoses or the relevant issues. (Diagnosis)
• Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation. (Outcomes Identification)
• Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain the expected outcomes. (Planning)
• Implements the identified plan of care and coordinates care delivery. (Implementation)
  • Safely administers medication and other treatments as ordered by providers.
• Provides or delegates nursing interventions in response to the patient’s medical and nursing diagnoses.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the patient and family’s emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs.
• Employs strategies to promote health and ensure a safe environment. (Health Teaching and Health Promotion)
• Evaluates progress toward the attainment of outcomes and revises the plan of care accordingly. (Evaluation)
• Practices ethically.
• Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
• Integrates evidence and research findings into practice.
• Contributes to quality nursing practice.
• Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.
• Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible.
• Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.

Requirements

• BSN preferred; commitment to acquiring BSN within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience.
• At least one year med/surg experience as an RN.
• BLS certification required.

Pay

Hourly pay range: $41.28 - $66.05. This range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Benefits

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, and an employee assistance program. Learn more about our benefits for eligible positions.

Schedule

24 hours per week on the Night shift (7p - 7a) with Weekends and Holidays, per the guidelines of the department.