RN Med/Surg 3B 7a-7:30p
About the role
Unit Description: 3B patient population is adult/Geriatric generalized Med/Surg unit. Manages a wide range of patient conditions including pre and post op care of patients undergoing surgical procedures, managing ongoing conditions of complex patients with numerous co-morbidities and generalized medical complaints. Surgical focus includes general surgery and GYN.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Independently provides patient care using the nursing process and performs leadership and teaching duties necessary that supports effective patient care.
- Supports and participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
- Functions within the limits of the State and Federal licensing, regulatory bodies and hospital policies.
Requirements
- Clinical competency in their departmental area of practice.
- Absorbed in the use of technology and equipment to perform job duties.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to use proper body mechanics when handling patients, supplies and equipment.
- Ability to handle a physically demanding environment.
- Skills and abilities to perform all job description duties according to the age specific patient population served by their department.
- Eligible for or currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in State of Maryland or compact state.
- Associates degree in Nursing required; Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred or willing to obtain within 5 years of employment.
- Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- BLS certification is required of ALL nurses within 90-days of hire.
- The following certifications are required for the nursing units specified. Each certification must be completed within 1 year of hire.
- 2C (Oncology/Thorasic) – Chemotherapy
- 4B, 4A, 4G, 2G (Telemetry) – ACLS
- L&D, OB/OR – NRP, C-EFM
- Family Center – NRPN
- NICU – NRP
- NICU – ACLS
- PEDS/PEDS ED – PALSOR
- PACU – ACLS
- ENDO – ACLS
- PACU – ACLS
- Pre-Op – ACLS
- Emergency Dept – ACLS, PALS, Base Station Patient Contact
Qualifications
- Minimum Education, Training, And Experience Required:
- Eligible for or currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in State of Maryland or compact state.
- Associates degree in Nursing required; Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred or willing to obtain within 5 years of employment.
- Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
- BLS certification is required of ALL nurses within 90-days of hire.
- The following certifications are required for the nursing units specified. Each certification must be completed within 1 year of hire.
- 2C (Oncology/Thorasic) – Chemotherapy
- 4B, 4A, 4G, 2G (Telemetry) – ACLS
- L&D, OB/OR – NRP, C-EFM
- Family Center – NRPN
- NICU – NRP
- NICU – ACLS
- PEDS/PEDS ED – PALSOR
- PACU – ACLS
- ENDO – ACLS
- PACU – ACLS
- Pre-Op – ACLS
- Emergency Dept – ACLS, PALS, Base Station Patient Contact
Skills
- Knowledge of age-specific patient populations.
- Ability to handle a physically demanding environment.
- Ability to use proper body mechanics when handling patients, supplies and equipment.
- Ability to use technology and equipment to perform job duties.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Benefits
Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY
Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package.
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.
Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
Our 403B retirement plan helps 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