Registered Nurse; RN), Telemetry Stepdown

Nurse

This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses at BWMC who have greater than 12 months experience. This nurse will be competent in the skills/knowledge required and fully participate in unit governance. Independently provides and coordinates care provided to patients within a clinical specialty. Serves as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team.

Demonstrates and models the full range of nursing professional practice in both care provided and in participation in development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with service and cost effectiveness at the unit level. Strives to provide an environment where patients, families, and colleagues collaborate in the delivery of care. Is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.

Is accountable to hold the Service Standards of the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values.

Minimum Education Requirements

• An Associate Degree in Nursing is required;
Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing is preferred.

• Current Maryland RN licensure is required prior to beginning orientation.

• At least 1 year of RN experience is required.

• Professional Certification is highly encouraged.

• Employees hired on or after July 1, 2018 will be required to complete a Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing within 5 years from the date of hire or transfer into a Clinical Nursing position.

• If there is gap in applied nursing experience of 5 years or more successful completion of a refresher course within past 6 months is required.

Qualifications

• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire

• Must meet all unit specific certification requirements: (PALS, ACLS, NRP)

• Maintains all Clinical Nurse I core expectations

• Competent evaluation with successful passing of probation; current on all mandatory classes/training.

• Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Professional Practice

1. Independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills

2. Competent in care of unit specific patient population and functions effectively in roles specific to the unit

3. Utilizes and integrates evidence into practice

4. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs

5. Transitions from task based care to holistic care

6. Participates in unit based Clinical Practice activities

7. Integrates patient education materials utilizing the Teach Back methodology

Practice Focus Areas:

• Assists in the development of clinical practice guidelines and standards for unit

• Services as Clinical Resource for others

Professional Development

1. Engaged in advancing own practice

2. Contributes to ancillary personnel skills and development

3. Participates in unit based Professional Development activities

4. Contributes to unit based education and learning activities (One (1) per year that could be posters, storyboards, presentation, in-service, group project)

5. Completes a minimum of ten (10) CE's annually (a minimum of 50% of the 10 continuing education hours must be directly related to the full scope of your certification and/or specialty; a minimum of 50% of your 10 continuing education hours must be formally approved CE's) or successful completion of six (6) credit hours towards a BSN or Master's Degree

Practice Focus Areas:

• Member of professional organization

• Serves as super-user or subject matter expert (SME)

• Participates in organizational or community service programs, such as Health Fairs, walks, booths, schools, churches, etc.

• Achieves professional certification in area of practice

• Achieves a BS from a College of Nursing

Organizational Innovation

1. Demonstrates knowledge…