Registered Nurse; RN - Grace Medical Center - A.C.T

Registered Nurse (RN) - Grace Medical Center - A.C.T.

Under the direction of the unit manager, this role provides direct clinical patient care. The role will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing direct age‑appropriate clinical care to assigned patients on a per shift basis, and unit level. The role is responsible for supervision of staff to which appropriate care is delegated. The role is accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.

• Follows standard algorithms, guidelines, and protocols of LBH hospitals; must keep informed about changes to hospital policies, procedures, and equipment.
• Accurately evaluates assigned patient and documents clinical assessments, including emotional and physical pain, and required comfort measures; prioritizing patient/family needs into plan of care.
• Assesses and documents patient/family educational needs: to aid in informed decision making about healthcare treatment and to provide a successful transfer within the healthcare environment; coordinates with peers to establish educational resources as needed.
• Maintains a safe environment for patient and family Develops and coordinates discharge plans, independently or in collaboration with other staff Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving skills, professional behavior, and customer service.
• Performs hourly rounding Participates in team meetings regarding patient care and/or practice issues Delegates tasks/care to appropriate staff to ensure timely follow-up.
• Engages in peer review process Collaborates with multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure integrated patient care.
• Engages in ongoing practice needs and initiatives to improve quality, engagement, and successful outcomes; remains current on nursing research and evidence‑based clinical practice changes.
• Awareness of Nurse Sensitive Indicators and polices related to reduction of NSI.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Active RN License in Maryland (Compact State as applicable).
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Valid Driver's License required (Learner's or Provisional License not accepted).
• 1 year of Mental Health RN experience required; 3+ years of experience preferred.

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