CLINICAL NURSE II FIRST FLOOR

Mt.-Washington-Pediatric-Hospita; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt.-Washington-Pediatric-Hospita in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Clinical Nurse II. The role uses nursing process to provide high-quality patient care across a pediatric population. The Staff Nurse II collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to achieve patient goals and may take on supervision or charge nurse duties as needed.

Requirements include MD RN licensure, current CPR, and PEARS or PALS within 1 year. BSN preferred; 1 year pediatric nursing experience with BSN or 2 years with AA.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred; NLN-accredited school of Nursing
• Current license to practice in the State of Maryland as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR certification
• PEARS or PALS required or within 1 year of hire
• Minimum of 1 year pediatric nursing experience with BSN or 2 years with AA Nursing
• Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and ANA Standards of Practice & Performance

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team to reach patient goals/outcomes
• Complies with policies and procedures in providing patient care; coordinates nursing care for a designated group of patients
• Participates in continuing education, professional development, and staff development (precepting, committees)
• Participates in unit-level performance improvement activities
• Functions with focus on patient safety and customer service
• May serve as afterhours Supervisor or transport patients; may serve as Charge Nurse and precept new employees
• Experience in assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, patient advocacy, delegation, communication, teambuilding

Job description

• Base Pay $36.00 - $50.77 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time

CLINICAL NURSE II

JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Nurse II is a competent advancing registered professional nurse who utilizes the nursing process to ensure high quality patient care to the patient population served according to the Plan for the Provision of Nurse Care and Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

• Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team members to reach patient goals/outcomes.
• Complies with all policies and procedures in providing patient care, and coordinates nursing care for a designated group of patients.
• Participates in activities for continuing education, professional development, and staff development such as precepting new employees and serving on Nursing or unit committees.
• Participates in unit level performance improvement activities.
• Functions with a focus on patient safety and customer service.
• The Staff Nurse II with appropriate competencies may serve as afterhours Supervisor, and Transport patients according to policy.
• May also serve as Charge Nurse and precept new employees.
• Assessment, planning, implementing, evaluation, customer service, patient advocacy, delegation, effective communication, teambuilding.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Educational Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN accredited school of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Licensure, Certification and Registration
• Current license to practice in the State of Maryland as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR.
• PEARS or PALS required or within 1 year of hire.

Work Orientation and Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year pediatric nursing experience with BSN or two (2) years of pediatric nursing experience with AA Nursing.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform duties in accordance with the Nurse
• Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics, and the ANA Professional Standards of Practice & Performance

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively
• Critical thinking and delegation skills which ensure accountability
• Team oriented
• Computer proficiency
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to position patients, lift 25 pounds, walk, run, sit, stand, stoop, bend, reach, push, pull, demonstrate manual dexterity, and have visual and auditory ability to do this job.
• Experience with pediatric rehabilitation, psychiatry, neurobehavioral/developmentally/emotionally impaired patients, or in a nursery, neonatal or pediatric intensive care as applicable, is preferred.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Supervision Received

Reports directly to the Nurse Manager.

Supervision Exercised

No direct line supervision. Coaches and provides clinical direction and guidance for Staff Nurse I’s, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Patient Care Assistants

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Directly interfaces daily with patients, visitors, families, other health care team and health system staff.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED

Operates patient care equipment and utilizes computers

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

Regular or continuous risk of exposure to body fluids, infectious waste or blood borne diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established protocol. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Occasional stress due to emergency situations or multiple demands.

This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.