Unit 38 Med/Tele Registered Nurse 2 - Supplemental Tier C 7a-7p

A divisional-based, non-benefited role designed to improve flexibility in staffing; must work in multiple areas within area of expertise and provide 60 hours availability in a 4-week schedule with decreased holiday and weekend commitment; no on-call requirement; under general supervision, provides direct patient care to assigned patients.

Education

Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.

Experience

At least two years’ RN experience required in area of expertise

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

Licensures, Certifications

• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification from an affiliated American Heart Association training site
• Additional Certifications (i.e. ALS, PALS, NRP) are required upon hire for specialty areas

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Utilization of Nursing Process

A. 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)

B.  Planning.

Initiates and updates a written nursing plan of care for patients by incorporating scientific and psychosocial principles that 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.

C. 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.

D. Patient Care Coordination

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.

E. 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. Participates in clinical monitoring at the unit level. Identifies unit, staff and patient care problems.  Takes action or refers problems to appropriate resources when indicated.

F. Professional Excellence Model

May participate in quality and safety initiatives, performance improvement and unit educational activities. If competent, serve as a charge RN and monitor productivity/patient flow If competent, precept new staff

 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
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