Registered Nurse, (RN) ICU, Weekend Option, 15K Sign-on Bonus

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses who have greater than 12 months experience. Provides and coordinates independent care to patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Utilizes the institution’s care delivery and professional practice models as the frame of reference for practicing as a professional nurse. Participates in activities to develop own practice, and to support group practice goals at the unit level. Is accountable to patient, family and team members for care provided and to the nurse manager for totality of work performance. Is accountable to hold to the Service Standards and to the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values.

Must meet and maintain all Weekend Option requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB :

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature andlevel of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job dutiesperformed by personnel so classified.

Clinical Practice :

• Competency in care of unit specific patient population; independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills; engaged in advancing own practice.
• Serves as a clinical resource for others.
• Applies and integrates evidence into practice.
• Functions effectively in roles specific to unit, such as arrest team for ICU, triage for ED, etc.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care; independently advocating for patient / family needs.
• Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely effective, efficient, equitable, patient centered care.

Professional Development :

Service / Quality :

Patient Safety

Operations :

This job description is based on an evaluation of the position at the time this description was written. This job description will change from time to time as tasks, organization, and technology change. Accordingly, the employer reserves the right to revise all or any part of this job description and the essential functions of the job and to add or eliminate essential functions of any position. Designation of any job duty as an "essential function" is not intended as an assurance or guarantee that an employee has any right to perform the particular job duty, except as required by the employer. This is not a contract of employment.

This position requires a person who exhibits a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, the ability to work productively under stress, and who displays a professional demeanor and is able to prioritize workloads. Must be willing to travel between facilities.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED :

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, is required. Current AHA BLS certification required. Must meet all unit specific certification requirements : (PALS, ACLS, NRP). More than 12 months nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Basic computer skills are required.

Meets licensing requirements to practice registered nursing in the State of Maryland. Must meet all applicable federal, state, and local professional requirements.

The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the age of the patients served. He / she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status, to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his / her age-specific needs, and to provide the necessary care as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation :

Pay Range : $37.00 - $56.99

Other Compensation (if applicable) :

Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

PandoLogic. Category : Healthcare, Keywords : Registered Nurse (RN), Location : Easton, MD-21601