Under general supervision, provides direct patient care to assigned patients, patients being discharged and newly admitted patients.

This is a full time role working (4) 10 hour shifts

Education:
RN from Diploma Program, Associate Degree, or BSN from an accredited School of Nursing. For all nurses hired after 2012, Bachelor’s degree required within 3 years of start date.
Licensures/Certifications:
• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse
• Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course, bi-annually
• ACLS required
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
Skills:
• 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

Patient & Workplace Safety: 

Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient and workforce safety as it relates to job duties. 

Patient Population: 

Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs if applicable. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Implementation

Performs clinical nursing skills independentlyAdministers medications, IV therapy and treatments appropriately and accuratelyInitiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessaryAppropriately delegates and coordinates the duties of ancillary personnelCommunicates the patient's status and plan of care through written documentation in the patient's medical recordVerbally communicates the patient's status to physicians, nurses and other health care professionalsCommunicates in a therapeutic manner with the patient, family and visitorsApplies teaching/learning principles in education of patient and family

Patient Care Coordination

Delegates tasks appropriately to maintain goals to be met within a specific timeframeCoordinates patient activities with other disciplinesIncorporates Core Measures into patient careManages daily patient assignment by appropriately setting prioritiesDelegates responsibility appropriately and monitors the nursing care delivered to patients by ancillary personnelCoordinates patient activities with other disciplines

Teaching and Quality Improvement

Develops, documents and implements Patient Teaching and Discharge Planning RecordParticipates in established patient, family, staff and/or student education programIdentifies unit, staff and patient care problems.  Takes immediate action or refers problems to appropriate resources when indicatedAssist with PI audits as needed and directed

Ability to provide patient care in a variety of patient care areas

Positive team member and role modelIdentifies own learning needs and seeks assistance to meet identified needsMaintains frequent, open, communication with the Administrative Coordinator to maintain optimal use of time and resources   Admission RN will not be placed into a patient care assignment under any circumstances 

Assessment

Compiles database and formulates nursing diagnosisUtilizes physical assessment and interviewing techniquesAnticipates need for intervention by other disciplinesDetermines priorities for patient care needs or problemsReassesses 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 careCoordinates patient, family, significant other, and health team members in the planning of hospital and post-discharge care

Professional Excellence Model

May participate in activities of the RN 3 with the exception of serving as a facilitator for the Nurse Residency ProgramIf competent, serve as a charge RN and monitor productivity/patient flowIf competent, precept new staff

Monitors and Transports Patients for transfer or admission

Provide for safe, appropriate care of patient utilizing effective nursing practice skillsMaintains care documentation per policy and procedure

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.