Greater Baltimore Medical Center Towson , MD 21204
Posted 3 weeks ago
Under general supervision, provides direct patient care to assigned patients, patients being discharged and newly admitted patients.
Education:
RN from Diploma Program, Associate Degree, or BSN from an accredited School of Nursing. For all nurses hired after 2012, Bachelor's degree required within 3 years of start date.
Licensures/Certifications:
Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse
Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course, bi-annually
ACLS required
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
Skills:
Proficiency in developing nursing plan of care, implementing effective nursing care, and evaluating outcome of nursing intervention
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Effective planning and organizational skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong analytical skills
Effective skills in use of computer programs
Demonstrates skill in patient experience and service recovery
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Implementation
Performs clinical nursing skills independently
Administers medications, IV therapy and treatments appropriately and accurately
Initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary
Appropriately delegates and coordinates the duties of ancillary personnel
Communicates the patient's status and plan of care through written documentation in the patient's medical record
Verbally communicates the patient's status to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals
Communicates in a therapeutic manner with the patient, family and visitors
Applies teaching/learning principles in education of patient and family
Patient Care Coordination
Delegates tasks appropriately to maintain goals to be met within a specific timeframe
Coordinates patient activities with other disciplines
Incorporates Core Measures into patient care
Manages daily patient assignment by appropriately setting priorities
Delegates responsibility appropriately and monitors the nursing care delivered to patients by ancillary personnel
Coordinates patient activities with other disciplines
Teaching and Quality Improvement
Develops, documents and implements Patient Teaching and Discharge Planning Record
Participates in established patient, family, staff and/or student education program
Identifies unit, staff and patient care problems. Takes immediate action or refers problems to appropriate resources when indicated
Assist with PI audits as needed and directed
Ability to provide patient care in a variety of patient care areas
Positive team member and role model
Identifies own learning needs and seeks assistance to meet identified needs
Maintains frequent, open, communication with the Administrative Coordinator to maintain optimal use of time and resources
Admission RN will not be placed into a patient care assignment under any circumstances
Assessment
Compiles database and formulates nursing diagnosis
Utilizes physical assessment and interviewing techniques
Anticipates need for intervention by other disciplines
Determines priorities for patient care needs or problems
Reassesses the patient as indicated by changes in condition and/ or response to treatment(s)
Planning
support the nursing diagnosis
Incorporates information obtained from nursing care planning conferences into written nursing plan of care
Coordinates patient, family, significant other, and health team members in the planning of hospital and post-discharge care
Professional Excellence Model
May participate in activities of the RN 3 with the exception of serving as a facilitator for the Nurse Residency Program
If competent, serve as a charge RN and monitor productivity/patient flow
If competent, precept new staff
Monitors and Transports Patients for transfer or admission
Provide for safe, appropriate care of patient utilizing effective nursing practice skills
Maintains care documentation per policy and procedure
All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:
Respect
I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities
Excellence
I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
Actively pursues learning and self-development
Pays attention to detail; follows through
Accountability
I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
Sets a positive, professional example for others
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
Reports to work regularly and on time
Teamwork
I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others
Ethical Behavior
I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers
Results
I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently
COVID-19 Vaccination
All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.
Equal Employment Opportunity
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Greater Baltimore Medical Center