RN - 1ST ASSIST

CalvertHealth; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CalvertHealth in Maryland seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for perioperative roles. The RN will assess, plan, and execute nursing care for patients in the surgical setting, serving as circulator or scrub as needed.

Qualifications include nursing diploma or ADN, Maryland licensure, and CPR within 30 days. Prior perioperative experience and MS Office skills are highly valued at CalvertHealth.

Qualifications

• Diploma Nursing Program or ADN or higher required.
• Unexpired Maryland RN license or compact state licensure.
• RN certification in specialty preferred.
• Two years perioperative RN or RNFA experience preferred.
• CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Excel/Access/Word/Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care in the surgical setting according to department policies.
• Nurse may function as circulator or scrub role.
• Maintain unit-specific and hospital competencies and mandatory training requirements.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff to promote quality care.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Prioritization

Patient safety advocate

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.
• Provide nursing care to patients in the surgical setting. RN may function in the circulator or scrub role.
• 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:
• Two years perioperative RN or RNFA 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.
• CPR required within 30 days of hire.
• 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.