REGISTERED NURSE - TELEMETRY / MED SURG

CalvertHealth; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CalvertHealth seeks a Registered Nurse to assess, plan and deliver nursing care in accordance with department policies. The role requires an active Maryland nursing license, 6 months to 1 year of experience, and completion of a nursing education program.

Specialty certification is preferred and telemetry/chemotherapy training is expected within specified timelines. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Diploma Nursing Program or an AA or higher.
• Unexpired Maryland Board of Nursing license or a compact state board of nursing.
• RN Certification in a specialty is preferred.
• 6 months to 1 year related nursing experience.
• Stroke Training within 30 days of hire.
• Chemotherapy program relevant to inpatient care, if applicable.
• Demonstrated professionalism in communication with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize concurrent projects, meet deadlines.
• Proficient computer skills including Excel, Access, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care to meet patient needs following department policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff to promote quality care and safety.
• Maintain unit-specific and hospital competencies and complete mandatory trainings as required.

Education

Diploma Nursing Program

Associate Degree in Nursing (AA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• To assess, plan, implement the nursing care to meet the patients’ needs, by following the appropriate policy and procedures of the assigned department.
• Education:
• Position requires completion of a Diploma Nursing Program or an Associate Degree in Nursing (AA) or higher.
• Registration/Certification/Licensure:
• Unexpired state licensure from Maryland Board of Nursing or compact state board of nursing
• Registered Nurse Certification in specialty, preferred
• Experience:
• Position requires 6 months to 1 year related experience
• Other Requirements:
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Successful completion of a Telemetry training program. Successful completion of a Chemotherapy program relevant to current Inpatient care, if applicable. Stroke Training required within 30 days of hire. Maintain unit specific and hospital competencies in accordance with policy requirements
• Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements to include Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Excel, Access, Word and Outlook.
• Previous experience and demonstrated professionalism in effectively communicating with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing, and in promoting a positive work atmosphere.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize concurrent projects, meet deadlines, follow through with deliverables, and produce quality work.
• Effectively communicates with all patient populations and staff by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.
• Effectively advocates for quality patient safety and satisfaction as a daily practice.