Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Registered Nurse is a critical part of the health care team and is responsible and accountable to the patients. Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) encompasses direct patient care, phone triage, health promotion, patient education, patient advocacy, and coordination of services for patients throughout the health care system. Utilizing the nursing process, the staff nurse will assess and identify a patient’s health status and evaluate the patient’s responses.

CCHS registered nurses maintain a safe, comfortable, and hazard‑free environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Registered nurses assume responsibility and accountability for their individual nursing judgments and actions, exercise informed judgment and use individual competence and qualifications as criteria in accepting responsibilities. This is a non‑exempt, full‑time position in pay grade 7 with the pay range of $31.41 – $45.55.

The Registered Nurse reports directly to the Medical Clinical Care Director.

• Working knowledge of automated patient data systems.
• Ability to use medical equipment and materials safely.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Proficient in venipuncture, telephone triage, calculating doses of medications, injections, EKGs, nebulizer treatments, spirometry, pain screening, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, and performing basic laboratory tests.
• CPR certified within orientation period.
• Working knowledge of ICD‑9 and CPT coding.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing.
• Preferred experience in various medical settings to include family practice, pediatrics, and women’s health.

• General office environment.
• Occasional travel.
• Frequent exposure to workplace conditions including bending, climbing stairs, walking, kneeling, and reaching.
• Includes fine and gross motor skills, lifting less than 20 pounds, and vision.
• Occasional exposure to airborne pathogens, blood borne pathogens and cleaning agents.

• Commitment To Service
• Respect
• Quality
• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Caring & Compassion
• Professionalism
• Safety
• AIDET

• Empathetic Outlook – The ability to perceive and understand the feelings and attitudes of others; the ability to place oneself “in the shoes” of another and to view a situation from their perspective.
• Attention to Detail – The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
• Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi‑mode communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Values and Ethics – Serving with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices. Ensuring decisions and transactions are transparent and fair.
• Time Management – The ability to effectively manage one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Choptank Community Health System (CCHS) is committed to creating a safe and open healthcare environment that improves health outcomes and values and respects the unique experiences and perspectives of both patients and staff by:

• Prioritizing access for all individuals.
• Offering ongoing training for staff to promote health awareness, preventive measures and early detection for the varied patient population on the Eastern Shore.
• Actively engaging with patients, families and staff.
• Fostering a workplace culture in which everyone is treated with dignity.

• Patient Interaction and Collaboration
  • Collect health status data relevant to the patient’s presenting problem in accordance with infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures in a continuous, systemic, and complete manner.
  • Consistently and accurately document in the Electronic Health Record according to established procedures.
  • Establish appropriate priorities in planning…