ASAP Resource RN 7p-7a

Under the general supervision and direction of the Administrative Coordinator, RN is responsible for the delivery of professional patient care. This position provides specific goal directed care that is time limited, and provided on various nursing units, during one shift.

Education:
RN from Diploma Program, Associate Degree, or BSN from an accredited School of Nursing.
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.
• ACLS required
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years’ critical care experience
Skills:
• Interpersonal communication (oral and written) skills required in order to educate and comfort patients and their families, maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel, and maintain appropriate documentation records.
• Implementing effective nursing care, and evaluating outcome of nursing intervention.
• Proven ability to be flexible, adapt to changing conditions and prioritize patient care needs.
• Ability to teach, assist, and role model to peers, including new grads.
• Ability and skill to multitask
• Ability to provide feedback and coaching using humble inquiry

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Assessment
• Completes admission data bases
• Utilizes physical assessment and interviewing techniques
• Anticipates need for intervention by other disciplines
• Determines priorities for patient care needs or problems
• Responds to calls from RN’s on units regarding Modified Early Warning Score (MEWS)

Implementation
• Performs clinical nursing skills independently
• Administers medications, IV therapy and treatments appropriately and accurately
• Initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary
• Appropriately delegates and coordinates the duties of ancillary personnel
• Communicates the patient's status and plan of care through written documentation in the patient's medical record
• Verbally communicates the patient's status to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals
• Communicates in a therapeutic manner with the patient, family and visitors
• Applies teaching/learning principles in education of patient and family

Emergency Response
• Responds to all Rapid Responses and Code Blues – stays with patient and transports patients if needed as directed. Updates Administrative Coordinator with needs as appropriate
• Responds to behavioral health events
• Assists in emergency responses which may include assessments, med administration, documentation (for RRT/Code Blue events only)
• Attends Code/RRT Committee
• Contributes to workflow improvements and assists with data analysis

Patient Care Coordination
• Delegates tasks appropriately to maintain goals to be met within a specific timeframe
• Coordinates patient activities with other disciplines

Teaching and Quality Improvement
• Develops, documents and implements Patient Teaching and Discharge Planning Record
• Participates in established patient, family, staff and/or student education program
• Identifies unit, staff and patient care problems. Takes immediate action or refers problems to appropriate resources when
indicated
• Performs PI audits as needed and directed
• Provide feedback to appropriate stakeholder with audit information
• Round on New Grads/RN1s on night shift

Ability to provide patient care in a variety of patient care areas
• Positive team member and role model
• Identifies own learning needs and seeks assistance to meet identified needs
• Maintains frequent, open, communication with the Administrative Coordinator to maintain optimal use of time and resources
• Resource RN will not be placed into a patient care assignment under any circumstances
• Assists with opening overflow Critical Care beds as needed

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

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

• Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

• Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

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

• Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
• Actively pursues learning and self-development
• Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

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

• Sets a positive, professional example for others
• Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
• Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
• Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

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

• Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
• Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
• Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
• Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

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

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
• Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

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

• Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
• Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
• Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
• Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

Pay Range

$31.87 - $51.47

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

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.