Endoscopy Registered Nurse 2 Full-Time (weekday and weekend on-call rotation required)

Greater Baltimore Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care under supervision. The role requires an Associate degree in nursing, a Maryland RN license, CPR certification, and at least one year of RN experience.

You will develop nursing care plans, deliver treatments, and collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The position emphasizes professional excellence and strong patient communication, with a focus on safety, quality

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• Maryland RN license active at time of hire.
• Healthcare Provider CPR certification; additional specialty certifications may be required upon hire.
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions using nursing process and establish nursing diagnoses.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate a nursing care plan.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments accurately.
• Coordinate with physicians and other health care professionals.
• Document patient status and nursing interventions; communicate changes to the care team.
• Provide patient and family teaching and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate GBMC values in daily practice.

Skills

Nursing care planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Computer literacy

Patient experience & service recovery

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Tools

CPR (Healthcare Provider)

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 biennial
• Additional certifications (i.e. ACLS, PALS, NRP) for specialty care areas are required upon hire

Experience:

• One-year Registered Nurse experience required

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

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Utilization of Nursing Process

A. 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)

B. 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.

C. 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.

D. 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.

E. 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.

F. Professional Excellence Model

1. May participate in activities of the RN 3 with the exception of serving as a facilitator for the Nurse Residency Program
2. If competent, serve as a charge RN and monitor productivity/patient flow
3. If competent, precept new staff

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 s