NICU Registered Nurse 2 7p-7a with $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 44,331 - 68,136; Full time

Job summary

Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care under general supervision. This role requires an Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing, Maryland state registration, and current CPR certification.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in nursing care planning.

This position offers a pay range of $32.18 to $49.46, promoting a collaborative teamwork environment focused on patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
• Healthcare Provider CPR biennial certification required.
• Additional certifications (i.e. ACLS, PALS, NRP) for specialty care areas required upon hire.
• One-year Registered Nurse experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to assigned patients.
• Administers medications, IV therapy and treatments accurately.
• Manages daily patient assignment by setting priorities.
• Develops and implements Patient Teaching and Discharge Planning Record.

Skills

Proficiency in developing nursing plan of care

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Effective planning and organizational skills

Strong analytical skills

Effective skills in use of computer programs

Demonstrates skill in patient experience and service recovery

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

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

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.

Licenses/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

A. 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).

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.

GBMC Values

Respect

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy.
• Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities.

Excellence

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations.
• Actively pursues learning and self-development.
• Pays attention to detail; follows through.

Accountability

• 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

• 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

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment.
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers.

Results

• 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 managing time efficiently.

Pay Range

$32.18 - $49.46

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.