Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) - Day Shift - Full Time - 36 hours per week - Union Hospital - Maryland

ChristianaCare • $87K — $140K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSN preferred; commitment to obtain BSN within three years acceptable with relevant experience
  • Minimum of one year of medical/surgical experience as a Registered Nurse
  • Current BLS certification required
  • Strong knowledge and application of nursing practices and standards
  • Competent in integrating evidence and research into nursing practice

Responsibilities

  • Collect comprehensive data related to patient health
  • Analyze assessment data to establish nursing diagnoses
  • Identify individualized expected outcomes for patient care
  • Develop and implement care plans tailored to patients
  • Safely administer medications and treatments as per orders
  • Evaluate patient outcomes and adjust care plans accordingly
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to patients' emotional and cultural needs

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
  • Support for continuing education and acquiring BSN
  • Collaborative, patient-centered care environment
  • Flexible 36-hour workweek with day shifts
  • Structured approach to ethical and quality nursing practice
Full Job Description
We are currently hiring for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work 36 hours per week on the Day shift for our Clinical Decision unit. Typical shift is 7a -7p with Weekends and Holidays, per the guidelines of the department. The Clinical Decision Unit utilizes the nursing process to deliver safe, context-dependent patient and family-centered care in accordance with the American Nurses Association Scope and Standards of Practice, which explicitly delineates those duties that all registered nurses, regardless of role, position, population, or specialty, are expected to perform competently. The Direct-Care Registered Nurse is individually responsible and accountable for maintaining competency as evidenced by integration of nursing knowledge, skills, abilities and judgment. Failure to demonstrate competent nursing practice may result in dismissal. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health and/or the situation. (Assessment) - Analyzes the assessment data to determine the nursing diagnoses or the relevant issues. (Diagnosis) - Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation. (Outcomes Identification) - Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain the expected outcomes. (Planning) - Implements the identified plan of care and coordinates care delivery. (Implementation) o Safely administers medication and other treatments as ordered by providers. - Provides or delegates nursing interventions in response to the patient’s medical and nursing diagnoses. - Demonstrates sensitivity to the patient and family’s emotional, spiritual and cultural needs. - Employs strategies to promote health and ensure a safe environment. (Health Teaching and Health Promotion) - Evaluates progress toward the attainment of outcomes and revises the plan of care accordingly. (Evaluation) - Practices ethically. - Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. - Integrates evidence and research findings into practice. - Contributes to quality nursing practice - Communicates effectively in all areas of practice. - Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession. - Collaborates with patients, families, and others in the conduct of nursing practice. - Evaluates her or his own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statues, rules and regulations. - Utilizes appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective, and financially responsible. - Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner. REQUIREMENTS: - BSN preferred - Commitment to acquiring BSN within three years of date of hire can be considered with relevant experience. - At least one year med/surg experience as a RN. - BLS required Hourly Pay Range: $42.11 - $67.37 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Post End Date Oct 30, 2026

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