RN Critical Care Float Pool 7p-7:30a

About the role

Supports and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning of patients according to nursing standards.
• Uses knowledge and experience in identifying patient needs and prioritizing treatment.
• Recognizes and accurately documents and communicates subtle changes in patient assessment.
• Provides initial assessment and reassessments according to current organizational and department standards for Assessment of Patients and Nursing Assessment and documents according to policy.
• Anticipates potential changes in patient’s condition and responds appropriately.
• Anticipates needs based on assessment findings and proposed procedure or course of care.
• Sets an effective plan of care for assigned patients based upon the standards for planning and providing care.
• Efficiently organizes and prioritizes patient care and seeks assistance when necessary in order to meet the needs of individual patients.
• Participates in development of standards of care according to departmental, organizational, professional or regulatory standards.
• Implements plan of care in compliance with hospital and nursing policies in accordance with all appropriate standards.
• Completes and accurately documents nursing interventions and patient response.
• Communicates pertinent information to patient and members of the health care team in a concise and timely manner utilizing an interdisciplinary approach.
• Evaluates nursing care, which includes tools and equipment related to patient care.
• Evaluates new and existing equipment, policies, procedures and programs.
• Anticipates patient’s response to interventions and collaborates with patient/family and health care team to revise treatment plan accordingly.
• Identifies variances from expected outcomes and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Offers support to less experienced staff to aid in patient/family teaching.
• Demonstrates professional expectations as evidenced by: Incorporating suggestions for self-development and/or performance into daily practice.
• Maintains accountability for the following which includes but is not limited to: Reviewing Quality Assurance report/data for accuracy and completeness according to departmental standards.

Requirements

• Eligible for or currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in State of Maryland or compact state.
• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing required.
• Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• The following certifications are required for the nursing units specified. Each certification must be completed within 1 year of hire.
• 2C (Oncology/Thoracic) – Chemotherapy
• 4B, 4A, 4G, 2G (Telemetry) – ACLS
• L&D, OB/OR – NRP, C-EFM
• Family Center – NRPNICU – NRPICU – ACLS
• PEDS/PEDS ED – PALSOR – ACLS
• Cath Lab – ACLS
• PACU – ACLS
• ENDO – ACLS
• PACU – ACLS
• Pre-Op – ACLS
• Emergency Dept – ACLS, PALS, Base Station Patient Contact
• Reports to Department Manager. Also receives supervision from Director or Hospital Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education, Training, And Experience Required: Eligible for or currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in State of Maryland or compact state. Bachelors of Science in Nursing required. Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The following certifications are required for the nursing units specified. Each certification must be completed within 1 year of hire.

Skills

• Knowledge and experience in identifying patient needs and prioritizing treatment.
• Ability to anticipate potential changes in patient’s condition and respond appropriately.
• Ability to anticipate needs based on assessment findings and proposed procedure or course of care.
• Ability to set an effective plan of care for assigned patients based upon the standards for planning and providing care.
• Ability to efficiently organize and prioritize patient care and seek assistance when necessary.
• Ability to participate in the development of standards of care according to departmental, organizational, professional or regulatory standards.
• Ability to implement plan of care in compliance with hospital and nursing policies in accordance with all appropriate standards.
• Ability to complete and accurately document nursing interventions and patient response.
• Ability to communicate pertinent information to patient and members of the health care team in a concise and timely manner utilizing an interdisciplinary approach.
• Ability to evaluate nursing care, which includes tools and equipment related to patient care.
• Ability to evaluate new and existing equipment, policies, procedures and programs.
• Ability to anticipate patient’s response to interventions and collaborate with patient/family and health care team to revise treatment plan accordingly.
• Ability to identify variances from expected outcomes and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to offer support to less experienced staff to aid in patient/family teaching.
• Ability to demonstrate professional expectations as evidenced by: Incorporating suggestions for self-development and/or performance into daily practice.
• Ability to maintain accountability for the following which includes but is not limited to: Reviewing Quality Assurance report/data for accuracy and completeness according to departmental standards.

Benefits

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs.
• Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees.
• We offer a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• We have a 403B retirement plan helping you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees.
• All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.
• We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable. Pay range: Hourly Rate $36.07 Min - $55.17 Max