Staff Nurse - Flex Nursing Unit - CPT

Position Objective

Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as a provider of direct and indirect patient care and by effective collaboration with other members of the health care team. Functions as a competent member of the health care team.

Job Description

• Demonstrates clinical nursing knowledge and skill in the specialization of the unit; applies the nursing process effectively in the care of culturally diverse patients and families.
• Utilizes all applicable laws, policies, standards, guidelines, and evidence-based practice in the provision of patient/family care.
• Organizes and reprioritizes patient care activities based on subtle and overt and/or environmental changes.
• Assesses patients to collect data and identify learning needs according to established standards and policies.
• Develops and individualizes a plan of care for each patient in accordance with established standards, appropriate prioritization of problems/needs, and mutually agreed upon goals.
• Implements the patient's plan of care in accordance with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Demonstrates proficiency in medication administration, pain management, and other unit or initiative specific skills.
• Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of the plan(s) of care, making revisions and recommendations based on analysis of patient responses to interventions.
• Assesses the patient's/family's learning needs, readiness to learn, learning style, and presence of barriers to learning.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates teaching plans for patient populations in unit specialty in accordance with applicable standards.
• Provides direct patient care to patients and families in a culturally, developmentally, and ethically appropriate manner.
• Participates in quality improvement, continuous performance improvement, and risk management activities at the unit, department, or organizational level.
• Supports the use of evidence-based guidelines and organizational policies and procedures to promote safe patient care and a safe practice environment.
• Participates in unit shared governance according to departmental standards; participates in the education and orientation of new staff.
• Delegates patient care activities as appropriate; evaluates delegated activities for expected patient care outcomes.
• Employs real-time computer documentation when completing patient records.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Adherence to credentialing requirements of AAMC as stated in the nursing bylaws.
• Must obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of date of hire.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Providers.

Working Conditions

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance benefits
• Employee referral bonus program
• Paid holidays, disability, and life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness programs
• Eligible for shift differentials/OT
• Eligible for commitment bonus
• Employee assistance programs and more

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.