Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse 2, 7 : 00PM-7 : 30AM

Under general supervision, provides direct patient care to assigned patients.

Education :

Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.

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.

Experience :

One-year Registered Nurse experience required

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 :

Utilization of Nursing Process

A. Assessment.

1. Compiles database and formulates nursing diagnosis.

2. Utilizes physical assessment and interviewing techniques.

3. Anticipates need for intervention by other disciplines.

4. Determines priorities for patient care needs or problems.

B. Planning.

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

2. Incorporates information obtained from nursing care planning conferences into written nursing plan of care.

C. Implementation.

1. Performs clinical nursing skills independently.

2. Administers medications, IV therapy and treatments appropriately and accurately.

3. Initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary.

4. Appropriately delegates and coordinates the duties of ancillary personnel.

5. Communicates the patient's status and plan of care through written documentation in the patient's medical record.

6. Verbally communicates the patient's status to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.

7. Communicates in a therapeutic manner with the patient, family and visitors.

II. Patient Care Coordination

1. Manages daily patient assignment by appropriately setting priorities.

2. Delegates responsibility appropriately and monitors the nursing care delivered to patients by ancillary personnel.

III. Teaching and Quality Improvement

1. Develops, documents and implements Patient Teaching and Discharge Planning Record.

2. Participates in established patient, family, staff and / or student education program.

3. Participates in clinical monitoring at the unit level.

IV Professional Excellence Model

1. May participate in activities of the RN 3 with the exception of serving as a facilitator for the Nurse Residency Program

2. If competent, serve as a charge RN and monitor productivity / patient flow

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values :

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Pay Range

$30.48 - $46.85

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

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.