Registered Nurse, OCFP Tier l, Emergency Department, Night-shift

Company Description

Located in Bowie, MD in the heart of Prince George’s County, our new state‑of‑the‑art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a Free‑Standing ED for ill patients. In addition, our space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George’s County residents.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department

OCFP Tier I / Night‑shift (8:00pm – 8:30am)

UM Capital Region Health – Bowie, MD OCFP Tier I – 36 hours per month; 16 hours required per month for weekends (Sat/Sun)

This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses who have greater than 12 months experience. Provides and coordinates independent care to patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team.

• Accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care.
• Accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.
• Serves as an effective primary coordinating nurse; collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs.
• Serves as clinical resource for others.

• Participates in implementation efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI).
• Participates and contributes to Performance Improvement, Evidence Based Practice, or research at the unit level.
• Complies with standards and participates with unit level activities for regulatory compliance.

• Assists in the development of clinical practice protocols and standards for unit.
• Participates in unit‑based process activities:
  Performance Improvement, Professional Development, Clinical Practice, Teamwork, etc.; assists in development of action plans and supports implementation.
• Orients Clinical Nurse I to unit level decision making structure and councils.

Serves as preceptor, coach, mentor to new nurses and students. Contributes to ancillary personnel skills and development, attends educational offerings and in‑services independently.

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.
• Up‑to‑date status on all mandatory training and classes.
• One year nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.
• Diploma in nursing or Associates Degree in nursing required.
• Current BLS certification required. Unit based licensure as required for the role as defined at the unit/department level (examples include but are not limited to Neonatal Resuscitation Program [NPR], Certification in Pre‑Transport/Post‑Resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants for Neonatal Healthcare Providers [STABLE], Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS], Trauma 101, etc.).
• Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education every two years.
• Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.

• Ability to practice and adhere to the guidelines specified in the Role of the Professional Nurse Job Charter/Description and Commitment to Excellence Behavioral Standards.
• Demonstrates highly effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities through effectiveness as charge nurse, preceptor, or clinical resource.
• Demonstrates effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information.
• Ability to participate in team‑building efforts on units; supports and models teamwork.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her population‑specific and age‑specific needs.

• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Implements policies, procedure, and standards consistently in the performance of assigned duties.
• Develops effective working relationships and maintains good communication with other team members.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Pay Range:
  Flat Rate: $48.73/hr
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
  Shift differentials