Unit 52 Med/Tele/Stroke Registered Nurse 2 Supplemental Tier A 7a-730p

Position Overview Under general supervision, provides direct patient care to assigned patients. Situated in scenic Towson. Education and 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 and 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 (e.g., ALS, PALS, NRP) required upon hire for specialty areas. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 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. Duties and Responsibilities A. 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). B. Planning. Initiates and updates a written nursing plan of care for patients 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. C. 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 patient’s status and plan of care through written documentation in the patient’s medical record. Verbally communicates 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. D. 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 lift and position patients up to 50% of work time. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail, often in stressful situations. Working Conditions Normal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature. Exposure to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases. Conditions of Employment Maintain current licensure and certifications. All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Ethical Behavior, Results. Pay Range $32.18 - $49.46 per hour. 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. 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