NICU Registered Nurse 2 - Supplemental Tier A Day/Night Rotator

Boston Medical Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Baltimore, MD is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care under general supervision. An Associate Degree in Nursing is required, with two years RN experience in the specialty area or LPN with director approval.

The role requires strong nursing process skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Current MD RN licensure and BLS certification are required; additional certifications (ALS, PALS, NRP) may be required

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited school required.
• Two years RN experience in the specified specialty or LPN with director approval.
• Current Maryland RN license.
• BLS certification from an affiliated American Heart Association training site.
• Additional certifications (ALS, PALS, NRP) may be required on hire for specialty areas.
• Proficiency in nursing process, documentation, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and reassess patient care.
• Initiates and updates a written nursing plan of care.
• Performs clinical nursing skills, administers medications and IV therapy.
• Coordinates care with patient, family, and health team members.
• Communicates patient status to physicians, nurses, and others; documents in medical record.
• Provides teaching/learning to patient and family; manages daily assignments.

Skills

Plan of care

Communication

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Tools

Computer programs

Job description

Under general supervision, provides direct patient care to assigned patients.EducationAssociate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.ExperienceTwo years of Registered Nurse experience required in the specific specialty area or LPN experience at GBMC with director approval.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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 simultaneouslyStrong analytical skillsEffective skills in use of computer programsDemonstrates skill in patient experience and service recoveryLicensures, CertificationsCurrent registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification from an affiliated American Heart Association training siteAdditional Certifications (i.e. ALS, PALS, NRP) are required upon hire for specialty areasPrincipal Duties and ResponsibilitiesUtilization of Nursing ProcessA. 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.D. Patient Care CoordinationManages 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.Physical RequirementsAbility to stand and walk almost constantly up to 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to 50% of work time.Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.Working ConditionsNormal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature.Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases.Conditions of EmploymentMaintain current licensure and certifications.All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:RespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI 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 expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI 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 environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$32.18 - $49.46Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC 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.