MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Clinical Nurse II - Ambulatory Infusion

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center • $72K — $118K *
Baltimore, MD 21215In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
  • 1-2 years of RN experience mandatory.
  • Current state or Compact RN licensure required.
  • CPR certification from AHA or American Red Cross required within 90 days.
  • Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring required within designated time based on experience.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to departmental goals and adhere to policies and quality standards.
  • Collect and analyze comprehensive patient information using technology efficiently.
  • Provide autonomous, relationship-based nursing care focused on patient experience.
  • Identify current and potential problems and plan appropriate interventions.
  • Incorporate evidence-based practices into patient care delivery.
  • Advocate for patients by communicating clinical concerns timely to interdisciplinary team.
  • Individualize patient care plans and utilize resources for patient education.

Benefits

  • Commitment to professional growth and life-long learning.
  • Opportunity for participation in interdisciplinary quality improvement teams.
  • Support for community outreach efforts by representing the department.
  • Access to relevant nursing programs and certifications for career advancement.
Full Job Description
General Summary of Position
Professional care provider who assesses plans implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. In collaboration with the patient and family provides theory-based professional nursing care and coordinates care delivery with various members of the interdisciplinary team.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards safety standards and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Collects and analyzes significant patient's information that pertains to physical psychological socio-cultural economic spiritual and life-style behaviors and efficiently leveraging available technology.
  • Functions autonomously providing relationship-based care that promotes continuous consistent efficient and accountable delivery of nursing care using the nursing process with a favorable focus on patient experience.
  • Identifies current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions.
  • Incorporates evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery with a focus on quality and safety.
  • Serves as a patient advocate by independently communicating clinical concerns including ethical decisions in a timely manner to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and possesses a theoretical understanding of the universal ethical principles. Recognizes ethical discourse in practice and may seek other resources in advocacy for support and counsel.
  • Individualizes patients plan of care focusing on short and long-range goals and effectively uses a variety of teaching resources to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
  • Communicates patient information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format.
  • Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. Identifies actual and potential patient safety issues and acts accordingly while incorporating HRO quality and safety principles.
  • Demonstrates effective leadership behaviors. Establishes priorities and delegates tasks to peers and ancillary staff as appropriate to scope of practice and unit requirements.
  • Effectively uses problem identification and resolution skills focusing on the clinical scenario to resolve the apparent concern. Follows the chain of command by consulting with other healthcare professionals and seeks assistance as needed.
  • Independently communicates concerns in a timely manner and makes suggestions to members of the interdisciplinary team by seeking and using resources effectively.
  • Evaluates the patient's response to treatment and progress toward short and long-range goals and revises nursing interventions as appropriate.
  • Identifies patient and family needs prior to discharge. Initiates and monitors discharge planning activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Independently identifies resources and strategies to enhance professional growth and development and commits to life-long learning.
  • Supports and contributes to the unit department entity and organizational goals inclusive of the mission vision and values.
  • Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
  • Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
    • Minimal Qualifications
    Education
    • Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited academic nursing program required
    • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited academic nursing program preferred
    • If prepared at the associate degree in nursing level required to enroll in a BSN program within 12 months of hire date and completion within 4 years of hire date
    Experience
    • 1-2 years RN experience required
    Licenses and Certifications
    • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment Upon Hire required
    • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
    • RNC-OB C- Electronic Fetal Mon Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery antepartum antenatal testing) must obtain certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery antepartum antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification. required
    • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
    Knowledge Skills and Abilities
    • Basic math skills.
    • Verbal and written communication skills.
    • Basic computer skills required

    This position has a hiring range of

    USD $35.00 - USD $56.91 /Hr.

    About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

    MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
    Learn more about MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
    Size
    1,200 employees
    Industry
    Healthcare
    * Ladders Estimates

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