RN PRN Unit Based Tier I, OR

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Woodlawn (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking a PRN OR RN to deliver perioperative nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures. You will advocate for patients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure safe, effective care across all ages.

The role requires an active Maryland RN license, BLS, and preferred perioperative experience; BSN is favored. Shifts are Monday–Friday with no guaranteed weekends or holidays; PRN hours are collected over a 4-week

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Maryland or eligible to practice by Compact.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• One year RN experience in perioperative setting preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care before, during, and after procedures.
• Advocate for patients and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using nursing process.
• Maintain unit safety and adhere to regulatory standards.
• Document care and participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Patient safety

Adaptability

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Nursing documentation software

Job description

Job Requirements PRN Work Responsible for providing comprehensive perioperative nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. The OR RN serves as the patient's advocate.Monday-Friday No Weekends, No holidays as neededPRN shift requirement for this level is 24 hours in a 4 week periodUnder limited supervision, this role is responsible for the assessment of patients including the development, evaluation and modification of the plan of care. Provides care to those patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/technology, and other healthcare team member, according to established standards. Interprets and performs complex patient-care procedures specific to their area of expertise. Role functions as members of the Care Team and Support Team and have accountability to function as a team to accomplish patient outcomes identified in the pathway and plan of care. Patients served include all age groups (Infant through Older Adult as identified in Performance Standards).Provides care of unit-specific and/or hospital-based patient population; independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills; engaged in advancing own practice. Utilizes and integrates evidence into practice.Accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care. Accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs. Serves as clinical resource as needed.Participates in implementation efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI).Complies with standards and supports activities for regulatory compliance. Supports leader and charge nurse decisions. Serves as an effective primary coordinating nurse as required.Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care.Follows and supports the AACN guidelines for Healthy Work Environment (communication, collaboration, effective decision making, recognition, leadership, staffing); participates as team member focusing on elements within the Healthy Work Environment.Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Experience

Current RN license in applicable state, current Basic Life Support (BLS), previous operating room experience preferred, Knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical procedures, and patient safety.Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing required. Associate's degree required. BSN preferred. One (1) year previous RN experience required.American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire. Must meet all unit-specific certification requirements (PALS, ACLS, NRP).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Responsible for maintaining competencies required for the patient care setting; focus on advancing own professional development. Solid knowledge and clinical skillsDemonstrates highly effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.Solid knowledge and clinical skills.Demonstrates effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information.Ability to participate in team-building efforts on units; supports and models teamworkAbility to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs. Ability to demonstrate versatility and willingness to work within the PRN RN Standardized Program as set forth in assigned Unit Based or Hospital Based commitment levels.

Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority. Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.