Mother/Baby Registered Nurse 2 - Supplemental Tier B 7a-7p

Under general supervision, provides direct patient care to assigned patients. Education & Experience Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required. Two years of Registered Nurse experience required in the specific specialty area or LPN experience at GBMC with director approval. Licensure & Certifications Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse. Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification from an affiliated American Heart Association training site. Additional Certifications (i.e. ALS, PALS, NRP) are required upon hire for specialty areas. Skills Proficiency in developing nursing plan of care, implementing effective nursing care, and evaluating outcome of nursing intervention. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Effective planning and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Strong analytical skills. Effective skills in use of computer programs. Demonstrates skill in patient experience and service recovery. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Utilization of Nursing Process Assessment Compiles database and formulates nursing diagnosis. Utilizes physical assessment and interviewing techniques. Anticipates need for intervention by other disciplines. Determines priorities for patient care needs or problems. Reassesses the patient as indicated by changes in condition and/ or response to treatment(s). Planning Initiates and updates a written nursing plan of care for patients by incorporating scientific and psychosocial principles that support the nursing diagnosis. Incorporates information obtained from nursing care planning conferences into written nursing plan of care. Coordinates patient, family, significant other, and health team members in the planning of hospital and post-discharge care. 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. Patient Care Coordination Manages daily patient assignment by appropriately setting priorities. Delegates responsibility appropriately and monitors the nursing care delivered to patients by ancillary personnel. Coordinates patient activities with other disciplines. Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to 50% of work time. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations. Working Conditions: Normal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature. Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases. Conditions of Employment Maintain current licensure and certifications. 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. 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. Pay Range $32.18 - $49.46. Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs. Benefits Competitive salary and generous paid time off Free parking Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC (if applicable) Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center (if applicable) Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage 401(a) and 403(b) retirement savings plan #J-18808-Ljbffr Boston Medical Center