Vocational/Technical Diploma or Associate's degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
1-2 years of RN experience in ICU, CCU, Med-Surg, Oncology, or Gerontology within the last 5 years required.
1-2 years of home health nursing experience preferred or successful completion of LPN to RN competency assessment.
Valid RN license in DC, Maryland, or Virginia required upon hire.
Valid State Driver's License and dependable vehicle required upon hire.
Responsibilities
Analyze and document patient and family responses to interventions, revising care plans as necessary.
Collaborate with physicians and staff to plan and evaluate patient care, providing timely updates.
Independently manage a caseload, organizing patient assignments and maintaining clinical records.
Develop and document individualized care plans with patient and family involvement.
Identify and address comprehensive learning needs of patients, creating tailored teaching plans.
Implement and document care plans for patients with varying complexities, ensuring continuity of care.
Communicate respectfully with patients, families, and health team members, participating in case conferences.
Benefits
Participation in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
Opportunities for community outreach and representation of the agency.
Access to educational programs for personal and professional development.
Supportive work environment fostering effective relationships across departments.
Full Job Description
General Summary of Position Provides teaches and demonstrates professional nursing activities in accordance with policies and procedures of the agency and as defined by the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Maryland District of Columbia or Virginia. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Analyzes and documents patients' and family's responses to interventions. Evaluates measurable progress toward goals and revise plan of care. Identifies and modifies underlying factors that impede progress toward goals. Makes recommendations for updates in the plan of care using knowledge of interventions and resources.
Collaborates with the patient's physician and staff in planning and evaluating patient care. Provides timely pertinent written and verbal information to physicians and insurance case managers. Establishes visit schedule and informs patient/family and team supervisor. Uses a wide variety of community and agency resources as needed to meet patient needs. Independently manages activities of caseload mix for patients. Independently organizes patient assignments for completion of tasks within acceptable time frames. Seeks assistance from Clin III or supervisor regarding complex patient problems. Maintains necessary clinical records collects data and prepares reports on activities. Submits completed admission records within 48 hours. Submits daily records within 24 hours. Recertification completed prior to recent date. Maintains caseload mix and productivity for acuity level of patients.
Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Completes annual Code of Conduct Compliance and other mandatory training. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Independently develops and documents an individualized plan of care and includes patient and family in the development and revision of plan and goal setting. The care plan includes specific care interventions with expected measurable patient outcomes. Establishes and documents teaching plans for patients/families.
Independently identifies comprehensive learning needs of designated patients. Independently develops teaching plans that specify time frames. Bases teaching and counseling plan on patient's level of knowledge diagnosis prescribed treatment and available resources. Utilizes demonstration verbal and written instruction in order to carry out the care plan. Independently evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching plan in meeting patient/family goals. Revises as needed
Independently implements and documents plan of care for patients with a routine to complex problems to facilitate continuity of care. Documented interventions are related to the planning of care. Interventions reflect the standard of care for patient condition/diagnosis. Interventions include utilizing agency and community resources. Performs nursing procedures consistent with home care protocols. Interventions reflect knowledge of standard home care supplies and equipment used in inpatient care.
Is responsive to and communicates respectfully with patients/families peers and other health team members. Initiates and participates in regularly scheduled case conferences; includes all disciplines. Includes patient and family in mutual goal setting and care plan revision.
Maintains effective working relationships with other departments and participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and agency in community outreach efforts. Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations.
Performs history and assessment related to an episode of patient illness. Identifies primary patient problems from assessment. Identifies discharge planning needs. Interprets abnormal clinical data to anticipate problems associated with changing patient status.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates basic leadership skills as a Case Manager and with other responsibilities as required.
Minimal Qualifications Education
Vocational/Technical Diploma graduation from a diploma program in Nursing required or
Associate's degree in Nursing required and
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Experience
1-2 years RN experience (ICU CCU Med-Surg Oncology Gerontology) within last 5 years required or
1-2 years Home health nursing experience or successful completion of LPN to RN competency assessment preferred
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Valid RN license in the District of Columbia Maryland or Virginia or any combinations required based on work location(s) Upon Hire required and
DL - Valid State Driver's License in good standing with a dependable vehicle for transportation Upon Hire required and
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 and
Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
I.V. therapy skills.
Organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills preferred.
Smart Phone experience; wound care experience.
This position has a hiring range of
USD $76,065.00 - USD $139,318.00 /Yr.
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.
