Emergency Department Registered Nurse 1 full-time 7p-7a

GBMC HealthCare; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care under supervision. The role emphasizes completing nursing assessments, implementing care plans, and collaborating with the care team to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include administering medications, documenting care, participating in the Nurse Residency Program, and upholding GBMC Values such as Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior and Results.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited school.
• Current Maryland RN license.
• Healthcare Provider CPR every two years.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Apply the Nursing Process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Perform accurate physical assessments and document changes in condition.
• Develop and update written care plans and coordinate discharge planning.
• Administer medications and IV therapies; respond to emergencies.
• Communicate with patients, families and health-team members about the plan of care.
• Participate in Nurse Residency Program and GBMC quality initiatives.
• Demonstrate GBMC Values in daily practice and teamwork.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Nursing care planning

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

Under general supervision, provides direct patient care to assigned patients.

Education

Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.

Licensures/Certifications

Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.

Healthcare Provider CPR course biennial

Experience

None required

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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Utilization of Nursing Process

Assessment

1. Compiles database and formulates nursing diagnosis.
2. Utilizes physical assessment and interviewing techniques.
3. Anticipates need for intervention by other disciplines.
4. Determines priorities for patient care needs or problems.
5. Reassesses the patient as indicated by changes in condition and/ or response to treatment(s)

Planning

1. Initiates and updates a written nursing plan of care for patients by incorporating scientific and psychosocial principles that support the nursing diagnosis.
2. Incorporates information obtained from nursing care planning conferences into written nursing plan of care.
3. Coordinates patient, family, significant other, and health team members in the planning of hospital and post-discharge care.

Implementation

1. Performs clinical nursing skills independently.
2. Administers medications, IV therapy and treatments appropriately and accurately.
3. Initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary.
4. Appropriately delegates and coordinates the duties of ancillary personnel.
5. Communicates the patient’s status and plan of care through written documentation in the patient’s medical record.
6. Verbally communicates the patient’s status to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
7. Communicates in a therapeutic manner with the patient, family and visitors.
8. Applies teaching/learning principles in education of patient and family.

Patient Care Coordination

1. Manages daily patient assignment by appropriately setting priorities.
2. Delegates responsibility appropriately and monitors the nursing care delivered to patients by ancillary personnel.
3. Coordinates patient activities with other disciplines.

Teaching and Quality Improvement

1. Develops, documents and implements Patient Teaching and Discharge Planning Record.
2. Participates in established patient, family, staff and/or student education program.
3. Participates in clinical monitoring at the unit level.
4. Identifies unit, staff and patient care problems. Takes action or refers problems to appropriate resources when indicated.

Nurse Residency Program (NRP)

1. Positive engagement and active participation in the NRP sessions
2. Demonstrates accountability and ownership of assigned program requirements
3. Successful completion of program

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 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.