Registered Nurse (RN), Night Shift, Observation Unit

Adventist HealthCare; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare’s Shady Grove Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Observation Unit. You will educate patients and families, mentor staff, and develop individualized care plans while ensuring safety and quality care.

The role requires an accredited nursing program graduate, Maryland RN license, and BLS; ACLS is required within 6 months for this specialty. Night shifts with 36 hours per week and weekend rotations apply.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• Must pass NCLEX.
• Maryland RN license is required.
• BLS certification from AHA is required.
• ACLS within 6 months for this specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Educate patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
• Serve as a role model to Level I nurses and support best practices.
• Demonstrate professionalism and adhere to ANA standards and Adventist HealthCare values.
• Develop a plan of care according to patient population.
• Identify changes in patient condition and initiate corrective action.
• Mentor students, colleagues and team members in patient-centered care.
• Conduct purposeful patient and family rounds.
• Apply literature findings to practice and pursue clinical improvements.

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Passing score on NCLEX

Maryland State nursing license

American Heart Association BLS certification

ACLS certification within 6 months

Tools

Electronic resources

Job description

Shady Grove Medical CenterIf you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire 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 healingAs a Registered Nurse, you will:• 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.Qualified candidates will possess:• Graduate of an accredited nursing program• Passing score on NCLEX• Minimum 2 year of RN experience required• Current Maryland State nursing license• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required• ACLS required by this specialty area within 6 months of hireWork Schedule:Employment Type: Full-timeHours per Week: 36 hoursTypical Daily Schedule: 7:00PM– 7:00AMShift Type: Night ShiftWeekend Requirements: Every other weekend rotationHoliday Requirements: Follow company holiday calendarOn-Call: NoShift Differential Eligible: YesPay Range:$37.00 - $55.00If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:United States of America (Non-Exempt)At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.We do this by offering:Work life balance through nonrotating shiftsRecognition and rewards for professional expertiseFree Employee parkingMedical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hireEmployer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)Paid Time OffEmployer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting periodVoluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insuranceSubsidized childcare at participating childcare centersTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) supportAs a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. 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