Registered Nurse (RN), Float Pool, Nights PRN

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Central Pool

PRN- Night Shift 7pm-7am

Bel Air, MD

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.

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.
• 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 :

• Engaged in advancing own practice.
• Responsible for maintaining competencies required for that patient care setting; focus on advancing own professional development.
• Attends unit-based staff development independently.
• Demonstrates the ability to serve as a trained preceptor and coach’s new nurse and students.
• Contributes to developing / evaluating unit-based orientation and other education activities.
• Contributes to nursing support personnel skills and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing approved by the board of nursing.
• Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Maryland.
• Certification in BCLS required.
• Additional certification and training as determined by department per job task list. Work Orientation & Experience : Orientation based on experience level and determined by unit.
• Skills & Abilities : Ability to : a) convey effective verbal and written communications; b) utilize basic assessment and critical thinking skills;
• c) organize and manage time effectively setting appropriate priorities; d) make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures and nursing standards;
• f) adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the office, including all shifts; g) effectively function as a member of a collaborative team;

h) respond to emergency situations appropriately, and i) adhere to standards of behavior and support Culture of Excellence.

Additional Information

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