Registered Nurse (RN), OR part time

Job DescriptionWork Schedule : Part-time, 0645-1715. Eligible for up to $20K sign on bonus!General SummaryThis 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.

Principal Responsibilities and TasksThe following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.Clinical Practice : * Provides independent care to unit specific patient population;

serves as clinical resource for others, utilizes and integrates evidence into practice, functions effectively in roles specific to unit (as defined by each department / unit)* Accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care.

• Accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.
• Serves as an effective primary coordinating nurse; collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient / family needs.
• Serves as clinical resource for others.Service / Quality : * Assists in team development and evaluation of tenants of Patient and Family Centered Care, suggests methods for improvement.

Participates in collection of data related to outcomes (e.g. hand offs, medication safety, etc).* Participates in implementation efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI).

Participates and contributes to Performance Improvement, or Evidence Based Practice, or research at the unit level.* Complies with standards and participates with unit level activities for regulatory compliance.

Unit Operations : * Supports charge nurse decisions; performs charge role for assigned shifts as needed. Assists in the development of clinical practice protocols and standards for unit.

Participates in unit-based process activities : Performance Improvement, Professional Development, Clinical Practice, Teamwork, etc.

assists in development of action plans and supports implementation.* Orients Clinical Nurse I to unit level decision making structure and councils.

Professional Development : * Serves as preceptor, coach, mentor to new nurses and students. Contributes to ancillary personnel skills and development, attends educational offerings and in-services independently.

Company DescriptionLocated in Largo in the heart of Prince George's County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients.

In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George's County residents.

Qualifications* 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.

• One year nursing experience.* Diploma in nursing or associate degree in nursing required.* Current BLS certification required.
• Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education every two years.* Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.

Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.