Registered Nurse, PRN Float, Nights

University of Maryland Medical System

Easton (MD)

On-site

USD 45,460 - 64,747

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A notable healthcare institution in Easton, Maryland, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care. The role includes assessment, care planning, and collaboration with medical teams to ensure effective patient outcomes. Candidates must hold a valid RN license in Maryland and have two years of experience, along with relevant certifications. The position offers competitive compensation, including a flat rate of $40.00 per hour with additional shift differentials for weekends and weekdays.

Qualifications

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland required.
Two years of previous RN experience preferred.
American Heart Association BLS certification required upon hire.
Must meet unit-specific certification requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess and develop patient care plans under supervision.
Provide patient care using established nursing standards.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.
Participate in patient safety and quality initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Clinical skills

Time management

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Job description

Job Requirements

Company Description

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.

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).

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.

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.

Qualifications

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.
Two (2) year previous RN experience required.
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire.
Must meet all unit-specific certification requirements (PALS, ACLS, NRP).

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation