Staff Nurse - 1 Medical (Med/Surg Unit) - FT D/N

ClickJobs.io; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Annapolis is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care. The role involves clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Candidates should be graduates of accredited nursing programs and hold current RN licensure in Maryland. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and various benefits.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement (with employer match)

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonuses

Disability

Life/AD&D

Wellness

Qualifications

• Telemetry experience highly desirable.
• Competency in telemetry monitoring required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to adult medical patients aged 18 and above.
• Demonstrates proficiency in medication administration and pain management.
• Engages in unit shared governance and participates in education of new staff.

Skills

Clinical Nursing Knowledge

Cultural Competency

Patient Care

Clinical Decision Making

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Job description

Position Objective:

Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as a provider of direct and indirect patient care and by effective collaboration with the healthcare team. Functions as a competent member of the healthcare team.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Clinical Decision Making/Judgment

• Demonstrates clinical nursing knowledge and skill in the specialization of the unit.
• Applies the nursing process effectively in caring for culturally diverse patients and families, utilizing applicable laws, policies, standards, guidelines, and evidence-based practices.
• Organizes and reprioritizes patient care activities based on environmental and patient condition changes.
• Assesses patients thoroughly to collect data and identify learning needs according to established standards and policies.
• Uses systematic analysis of assessment data to develop individualized problem lists for patients.
• Develops and individualizes care plans based on standards, priorities, and mutually agreed goals.
• Implements care plans efficiently following policies and guidelines.
• Demonstrates proficiency in medication administration, pain management, and other unit-specific skills.
• Continuously evaluates and revises care plans based on patient responses.

2. Nurse-Patient Family Relationships

• Assesses learning needs, readiness, style, and barriers of patients and families.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates teaching plans aligned with standards.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan in patient care.
• Provides culturally, developmentally, and ethically appropriate direct care.
• Addresses physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and learning needs in care plans.

3. Clinical Scholarship

• Participates in quality improvement, CPI, and risk management activities.
• Strives for excellence in processes to meet quality standards and benchmarks.
• Supports evidence-based guidelines and policies to ensure safe care and practice environment.

4. Clinical Leadership

• Engages in unit shared governance.
• Participates in education and orientation of new staff.
• Delegates and evaluates patient care activities.
• Uses real-time computer documentation for patient records.

5. Unit Specific Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to adult medical patients aged 18 and above.
• Utilizes telemetry for assessment and manages care during arrhythmic episodes.
• Identifies and manages common nursing diagnoses such as activity intolerance, pain, self-care deficits, and risk for complications.

Helpful: Telemetry experience highly desirable. Competency in telemetry monitoring required within 6 months of hire; training provided.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Meets AAMC credentialing requirements as per nursing bylaws.

Required License/Certifications:

• Current RN licensure by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

Exposure to blood-borne pathogens is possible.

Physical Demands: Medium work; exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.

The physical demands and work environment are representative of those encountered in this role. Reasonable accommodations are available as per ADA.

This overview is not exhaustive; additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

• Luminis Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement (with employer match), Paid Time Off, Tuition Assistance, Referral Bonuses, Holidays, Disability, Life/AD&D, Wellness, Employee Assistance, and more, based on employment status.