Registered Nurse (RN), Per Diem Day Shift, Float Pool II

Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance through nonrotating/

403(b) retirement plan

Free Employee parking

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Adventist HealthCare's White Oak Medical Center seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Float Pool II. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and teamwork in a faith-based health system in Maryland.

The position is per diem with a $60/hour rate, 24 hours per week, day shifts, and rotating weekends. Eligible for shift differential and a range of employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland State nursing license.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACL S, PALS, NRP as required by specialty area.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Passing score on NCLEX.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• 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 rounding from patient and family perspective.
• Apply findings from literature to practice.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Plan of care

Mentoring

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Education

Maryland RN license

BLS certification

ACLS

PALS

NRP

NCLEX passage

Tools

EMR / electronic resources

Job description

White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Float Pool II, who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing

As a Float Pool Registered Nurse, you will:

• 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 participate in change of practice based on evidence. i.e. participates in wound prevalence study
• Create a work environment that promotes cooperation, respect and trust among team members
• Act with integrity, consistency and respect for different views and communication styles
• Engage effectively in teamwork and team building processes
• Participate in error analyses and system/process improvements
• Use established safety resources for professional development and to help ensure safe practices, e.g., PDCA huddle, restraint concurrent audit, falls huddle, and infection control reports
• Participate in the collection of data on clinical unit to improve care delivery and outcomes, e.g., patient care audits, pain reassessment and documentation, and care planning
• Actively seek information about quality initiatives in own organization and care settings and applies information to practice
• Use electronic resources and databases to enhance knowledge and support best practices
• Act as a super user or provides "Just in Time" training to end-users
• Adhere to ANA documentation standards and AHC documentation policies; and ensures that the “patient’s story” is reflected in the documentation
• Demonstrate purposeful, informed, outcome-focused (results-oriented) thinking that is guided by professional standards, ethics codes and laws
• Apply critical reasoning and judgment in patient care delivery
• Use critical thinking skills to make clinical judgments and individualize patient care
• Delegate non-nursing duties appropriately (to appropriate person at appropriate time)
• Demonstrate efficient use of resources (materials and time)
• Utilize care delivery tools in order to deliver safe, timely care and interventions to patient (e.g., SBAR communication tool, POSS scale, RRT, interpreter services)

Qualifications include:

• Current Maryland State nursing license
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• ACL S, PALS, NRP as required by specialty area
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Passing score on NCLEX
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required

Work Schedule:

• This is a per diem position with a rate of $60/hour.
• Employment Type: Per Diem
• Hours per Week: 24 hrs./week
• Typical Daily Schedule: 7am-7pm Two shift a week
• Shift Type: Day
• Weekend Requirements: Rotating Weekends
• Holiday Requirements: Required Follow company holiday calendar
• Shift Differential Eligible: Yes

Pay Range:

If the salary range is not displayed 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)

Benefits:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Free Employee parking
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As 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. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.