PAM RN PRN Unit Based Tier V- nights- MedSurg Tele Oncology

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Limited benefits

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System in Towson, MD seeks a Registered Nurse for PRN assignments to assess patients and develop care plans under limited supervision.

Requires Maryland RN license or eligibility, 1 year of RN experience, an Associate degree (BSN preferred), and AHA BLS; unit-specific certifications may be required. The role emphasizes patient safety and teamwork within a supportive care environment.

Qualifications

• Maryland RN license or eligibility to practice based on MD Board of Nursing.
• Associate degree required; BSN preferred.
• One year RN experience required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification required.
• Must meet unit-specific certification requirements (PALS, ACLS, NRP).

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Support patient safety initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrate teamwork and contribute to a Healthy Work Environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree

BSN preferred

Job description

General Summary

Under limited supervision, this role is responsible for the assessment of patients including the development, evaluation and modification of the plan of care. Provides care to those patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/technology, and other healthcare team member, according to established standards. Interprets and performs complex patient-care procedures specific to their area of expertise. Role functions as members of the Care Team and Support Team and have accountability to function as a team to accomplish patient outcomes identified in the pathway and plan of care. Patients served include all age groups (Infant through Older Adult as identified in Performance Standards).

Job Requirements

II. Principal Responsibilities And Tasks

• Provides care of unit-specific and/or hospital-based patient population; independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills; engaged in advancing own practice. Utilizes and integrates evidence into practice.
• Accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care. Accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs. Serves as clinical resource as needed.
• Participates in implementation efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI).
• Complies with standards and supports activities for regulatory compliance.
• Supports leader and charge nurse decisions. Serves as an effective primary coordinating nurse as required.
• Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care.
• Follows and supports the AACN guidelines for Healthy Work Environment (communication, collaboration, effective decision making, recognition, leadership, staffing); participates as team member focusing on elements within the Healthy Work Environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

III. Education & Experience

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing required.
• Associate’s degree required. BSN preferred.
• One (1) year previous RN experience required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire.
• Must meet all unit-specific certification requirements (PALS, ACLS, NRP).

III. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Responsible for maintaining competencies required for the patient care setting; focus on advancing own professional development. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.
• Demonstrates highly effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid knowledge and clinical skills.
• Demonstrates effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information.
• Ability to participate in team-building efforts on units; supports and models teamwork
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
• Ability to demonstrate versatility and willingness to work within the PRN RN Standardized Program as set forth in assigned Unit Based or Hospital Based commitment levels.

V. Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.

• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

Work Experience

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

This position is PRN with limited benefits and a flat, non-negotiable rate of: $60.00 per hour.