Registered Nurse, (RN), GI, Endo, PRN, Unit Base Tier IV

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Maryland seeks a PRN Registered Nurse responsible for assessing patients and developing care plans. This role requires collaboration with teams and compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have an RN license, with a focus on effective communication and strong clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Maryland RN licensure or eligibility required.
• Minimum one year RN experience.
• AHA BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure patient safety through job performance.

Skills

Effective communication

Strong clinical skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Job description

PRN Commitment: Required to sign up for a minimum of 144 hours in a scheduling period (about 18 hours/week). Day shift with variable shifts between 6:30am and 6:00PM.

General Summary

Under limited supervision, this role is responsible for assessing patients, developing, evaluating, and modifying the plan of care. Provides care through therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, environment/technology, and collaboration with the healthcare team, following established standards. Performs complex patient-care procedures specific to their expertise. Functions as part of the Care Team and Support Team to achieve patient outcomes as outlined in the pathway and plan of care. Patients include all age groups (Infant through Older Adult).

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following describes the general nature and level of work. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties.

1. Provides care to unit-specific and/or hospital-based patient populations; practices independently with solid knowledge and skills; advances own practice; integrates evidence into practice.
2. Accountable for care processes and outcomes during an episode for patients and families; accountable to peers for practice advancement; accountable to nurse manager for overall performance.
3. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs; serves as a clinical resource as needed.
4. Participates in initiatives addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI).
5. Ensures compliance with standards and supports regulatory activities.
6. Supports leadership and charge nurse decisions; may serve as primary coordinating nurse.
7. Models safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care aligned with unit operations.
8. Supports AACN guidelines for a Healthy Work Environment, focusing on communication, collaboration, decision-making, recognition, leadership, staffing.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety through job performance and participation in safety initiatives.

1. Acts to correct observed risks.
2. Reports adverse events and near misses.
3. Identifies potential risks and communicates them to management.

Company Description

UM St. Joseph Medical Center is a renowned 218-bed hospital in Baltimore, offering opportunities in a team-oriented environment, recognized as a top employer and a high-ranking community hospital.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Maryland RN licensure or eligibility via Compact agreements.
• Associate's degree required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum one year RN experience.
• AHA BLS certification upon hire.
• Unit-specific certifications (PALS, ACLS, NRP); ACLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintain competencies; focus on professional development.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency with computer systems for patient information management.
• Support team-building and teamwork.
• Knowledge of growth, development, and age-specific patient needs.
• Willingness to work within the PRN RN Standardized Program.

Additional Information

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