Observation Unit RN — Day Shifts, 3x12s + Growth Benefits

Fort Washington Medical Center; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

White Oak Medical Center seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Observation Unit who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. This role focuses on patient education, evidence-based practice, and leadership within the nursing team.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, conducting rounds, applying literature to practice, and developing patient-centered care plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Passing score on NCLEX.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience.
• Current Maryland State nursing license.
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by specialty area.
• One - Two years of current Telemetry experience or related acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and family through the continuum of care while also striving to advance their own knowledge and skills through careful consideration of feedback and guidance provided by more senior nurses and the Clinical Nurse Manager.
• Serve as role models to Level I nurses and use electronic resources to support best practices in patient care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, adheres to ANA standards of practice, and exemplifies the Adventist HealthCare values as they fulfill our nursing mission and vision.
• Use equipment and technology correctly, to delegate non-nursing duties appropriately, and to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
• Develop a plan of care according to patient population.
• Identify impending changes in patient condition accurately and initiates corrective action.
• Mentor students, colleagues and team members in patient-centered care.
• Conduct purposeful rounding from patient and family perspective.
• Conduct efficient literature searches and applies findings appropriately to practice.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in clinical care and participates in change of practice based on evidence.

Skills

Telemetry experience

RN experience

Professionalism

Electronic resources

Education

Nursing degree

NCLEX passed

Maryland RN license

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS/NRP as required

Job description

White Oak Medical Center seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Observation Unit who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. This role focuses on patient education, evidence-based practice, and leadership within the nursing team.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, conducting rounds, applying literature to practice, and developing patient-centered care plans.