Unit 38 - Med/Surg/Tele - Registered Nurse 2 - Supplemental Tier C - Dayshift (7A-7:30P)

About the role

A divisional-based, non-benefited role designed to improve flexibility in staffing; must work in multiple areas within area of expertise and provide 60 hours availability in a 4-week schedule with decreased holiday and weekend commitment; no on-call requirement; under general supervision, provides direct patient care to assigned patients.

Responsibilities

• Utilization of Nursing Process Assessment.
  • Compiles database and formulates nursing diagnosis.
  • Utilizes physical assessment and interviewing techniques.
  • Anticipates need for intervention by other disciplines.
  • Determines priorities for patient care needs or problems.
  • Reassesses the patient as indicated by changes in condition and/or response to treatment(s).
• Planning.
  • Initiates and updates a written nursing plan of care for patients by incorporating scientific and psychosocial principles that support the nursing diagnosis.
  • Incorporates information obtained from nursing care planning conferences into written nursing plan of care.
  • Coordinates patient, family, significant other, and health team members in the planning of hospital and post-discharge care.
• Implementation.
  • Performs clinical nursing skills independently.
  • Administers medications, IV therapy and treatments appropriately and accurately.
  • Initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary.
  • Appropriately delegates and coordinates the duties of ancillary personnel.
  • Communicates the patient's status and plan of care through written documentation in the patient's medical record.
  • Verbally communicates the patient's status to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
  • Communicates in a therapeutic manner with the patient, family and visitors.
  • Applies teaching/learning principles in education of patient and family.
• Patient Care Coordination
  • Manages daily patient assignment by appropriately setting priorities.
  • Delegates responsibility appropriately and monitors the nursing care delivered to patients by ancillary personnel.
  • Coordinates patient activities with other disciplines.
• Teaching and Quality Improvement
  • Develops, documents and implements Patient Teaching and Discharge Planning Record.
  • Participates in established patient, family, staff and/or student education program.
  • Participates in clinical monitoring at the unit level.
  • Identifies unit, staff and patient care problems.
  • Takes action or refers problems to appropriate resources when indicated.
• Professional Excellence Model
  • May participate in activities of the RN 3 with the exception of serving as a facilitator for the Nurse Residency Program.
  • If competent, serve as a charge RN and monitor productivity/patient flow.
  • If competent, precept new staff.

Requirements

Education:

• Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.

Experience:

• At least two years’ experience required in Nursing procedural areas (may include Periop, IR, Cath Lab, Endo, WOSC), or LPN experience at GBMC with director approval.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in developing nursing plan of care, implementing effective nursing care, and evaluating outcome of nursing intervention.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective planning and organizational skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective skills in use of computer programs.
• Demonstrates skill in patient experience and service recovery.

Licensures, Certifications:

• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification from an affiliated American Heart Association training site.
• Additional Certifications (i.e., ALS, PALS, NRP) are required upon hire for specialty areas.

Pay

$32.18 - $49.46 per hour

Schedule

60 hours availability in a 4‑week schedule, decreased holiday and weekend commitment, no on‑call