Registered Nurse - Pre-Natal Diagnostic Program

Job Summary Under general supervision, provides direct patient care to assigned patients. Education Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred. Bachelor’s degree required within 3.5 years of start date. Licensure and Certification Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse. Completion of the "Healthcare Provider" CPR course, bi‑annually. Experience None required. Skills Interpersonal communication (oral and written) skills in educating and comforting patients and families, maintaining effective contacts with hospital personnel, and documenting records. Proficiency in developing nursing plan of care, implementing effective nursing care, and evaluating outcomes of nursing intervention. Principal Duties and Responsibilities 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. 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. Participates in clinical monitoring at the unit level. Identifies unit, staff and patient care problems. Takes action or refers problems to appropriate resources when indicated. Nurse Residency Program (NRP) Positive engagement and active participation in the NRP sessions. Demonstrates accountability and ownership of assigned program requirements. Successful completion of program. GBMC Values Respect: I will treat everyone with courtesy, foster a healing environment, treat others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy, and listen and respond appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities. Excellence: I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work, recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others, meet and/or exceed customer expectations, actively pursue learning and self‑development, pay attention to detail, and follow through. Accountability: I will act professionally, take ownership to solve problems, plan and utilize required resources for various duties, and report to work regularly and on time. Teamwork: I will be engaged, collaborative, keep people informed, work cooperatively, resolve conflicts positively, seek others’ ideas, and acknowledge contributions. Ethical Behavior: I will act with honesty and integrity, protect the patient, demonstrate honesty, integrity and good judgment, and respect cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Results: I will set goals and measure outcomes, give and accept help, embrace change and improvement, continuously seek to improve quality of products/services, display flexibility, and achieve results on time by focusing on priorities and managing time efficiently. Pay Range $32.18 - $49.46 per hour (final salary offer based on qualifications, education, experience, and alignment with 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. What We Offer 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