Registered Nurse (RN) , Telemetry Stepdown Unit
hace 20 días
Glen Burnie
Job Description This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses at BWMC who have greater than (>) 12 months experience. This nurse will be competent in the skills/knowledge required and fully participate in unit governance. Independently provides and coordinates care provided to patients within a clinical specialty. Serves as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Demonstrates and models the full range of nursing professional practice in both care provided and in participation in development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with service and cost effectiveness at the unit level. Strives to provide an environment where patients, families, and colleagues collaborate in the delivery of care. Is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance. Is accountable to hold the Service Standards of the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values. Qualifications Minimum Education Requirements • An Associate Degree in Nursing is required; Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing is preferred., • Current Maryland RN licensure is required prior to beginning orientation., • At least 1 year of RN experience is required., • Professional Certification is highly encouraged., • Employees hired on or after July 1, 2018 will be required to complete a Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing within 5 years from the date of hire or transfer into a Clinical Nursing position., • American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire, • Must meet all unit specific certification requirements: (PALS, ACLS, NRP), • Maintains all Clinical Nurse I core expectations, • Competent evaluation with successful passing of probation; current on all mandatory classes/training., • Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information, • Independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills, • Competent in care of unit specific patient population and functions effectively in roles specific to the unit, • Utilizes and integrates evidence into practice, • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs, • Transitions from task-based care to holistic care, • Participates in unit based Clinical Practice activities, • Assists in the development of clinical practice guidelines and standards for unit, • Engaged in advancing own practice, • Contributes to ancillary personnel skills and development, • Participates in unit based Professional Development activities, • Contributes to unit based education and learning activities (One (1) per year that could be posters, storyboards, presentation, in-service, group project), • · Member of professional organization, • · Serves as super-user or subject matter expert (SME), • · Participates in organizational or community service programs, such as Health Fairs, walks, booths, schools, churches, etc., • · Achieves professional certification in area of practice, • Demonstrates knowledge of Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI), National Hospital Quality Measures, National Patient Safety Goals, HCAHPS and contributes to unit initiatives to improve them, • Participates in the unit based process improvement (PI) efforts assists in development of action plans and supports implementation, • Participates in the elements of research, • Assists with regulatory readiness, • Participates in organizational regulatory readiness, • Participates in unit based research activities, • Delegates appropriately to other healthcare team members, • Participates in teambuilding efforts on units; supports and models teamwork throughout the organization, • Participates in unit/hospital based committee or councils, • Participates and supports the AACN guidelines for Healthy Work Environment (communication, collaboration, effective decision making, recognition, leadership, staffing)., • Complies with standards for unit operations (equipment, scheduling guidelines, etc.), • Provides feedback for peer review as requested Practice Focus Areas: • Performs charge role for assigned shifts as needed; supports charge nurse decisions, • Serves as preceptor, coach, mentor to new nurses and students, • Participates in unit-based reward and recognition activities, • Leads efforts that support unit operations such as equipment maintenance, scheduling, etc., • Contributes to development of and participates in unit based peer review processes, • Participates as team member focusing on elements within the Healthy Work Environment Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives. • Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety., • Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority., • Implements policies, procedure, and standards consistently in the performance of assigned duties., • Develops effective working relationships and maintains good communication with other team members., • Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call, and overtime may be required., • Work requires maximum lifting weight of 35 lbs. when participating in patient care tasks up to 50% of the time to position and/or assist patients on to carts or into wheelchairs or beds, and generally with ambulation. Work requires standing, sitting, bending, and/or walking for up to 100% of scheduled work time; maximum lifting weight of 50 lbs. when lifting equipment and supplies. Includes reaching for: grasping and handling equipment/ supplies. Requires hearing/listening to differentiate sounds. Visual acuity is necessary to read labels, charts, documents and use various instruments., • There is potential for regular exposure to patients possessing infectious diseases requiring observance of universal precautions requiring wearing protective clothing, gloves, and mask as appropriate, and observance of safe work practices., • Potential to be floated to like units with like skill sets based on acuity and census 4South is a 24-bed acute Telemetry/Step-Down Kaiser Permanente unit with remote telemetry capabilities. The unit provides 24-hour compassionate nursing care to a diverse patient population. We accept patients admitted with diagnoses such as, but not limited to Stroke, Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Cellulitis, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Sepsis, Infectious Diseases, Various Gastrointestinal Disorders, Renal Failure and General Surgical Needs. Nursing care follows the Relationship Based Care Model. This model emphasizes the importance of the relationships between the nurses, patients, and families. Whenever possible, the patient and family are included in the plan of care, treatment and setting of goals during their hospitalization. We have a very active Unit Practice Council and we also promote and encourage our team members to apply for advancement on our Professional Advancement Model. 4 South also incorporates virtual nursing into their workflow. Virtual nurses are responsible for completing admissions, discharges, some checklists and patient education. If you are a motivated individual who is looking to work in an environment that fosters creativity, professionalism, and collaboration then 4 South is the place for you. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation • Pay Range:$37-$54.18