ASAP Registered Nurse 2 Float Pool CC-MS 7p-7a

Greater Baltimore Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc. in Baltimore, MD is seeking an experienced registered nurse for a critical care role. The position requires an Associate Degree in Nursing, a current Maryland RN license, and at least 2 years of critical care experience.

A BSN is preferred and must be obtained within 3 years of start date. You will perform assessments, develop and implement nursing care plans, coordinate with the care team, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school; BSN preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required within 3 years of start date.
• Current RN license with Maryland Board of Examiners of Nurses.
• Healthcare Provider CPR (bi-annually) and ACLS/PALS as required.

Responsibilities

• Assessment: compile database, perform head-to-toe assessment, plan care.
• Planning: write and update nursing care plans; coordinate discharge.
• Implementation: administer meds/IV, provide emergency procedures.
• Patient care coordination: manage daily assignments and monitor care.
• Teaching and quality improvement: patient teaching and discharge planning.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Nursing plan of care

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred. Bachelor's degree required within 3 years of start date.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience

Skills

Interpersonal communication (oral and written) skills required in order to educate and comfort patients and their families, maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel, and maintain appropriate documentation records.

Proficiency in developing nursing plan of care, implementing effective nursing care, and evaluating outcome of nursing intervention.

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/PALS as required

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

A. 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)

B. 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.

C. 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.

II. 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.

III. 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.

GBMC Values

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 privacy

Listens 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 expectations

Actively pursues learning and self-development

Pays 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 others

Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them

Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties

Reports 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 team

Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way

Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions

Acknowledges 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 judgment

Respects 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 environment

Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services

Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles

Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$32.18 - $49.46 Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affilia