Staff Nurse - Observation Unit

Staff Nurse - Observation Unit at Luminis Health

Position Objective:
Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as a provider of direct and indirect patient care and by effective collaboration with the health care team. Functions as a competent member of the health care team.

• Clinical Decision Making/Judgment
• Demonstrates clinical nursing knowledge and skill in the unit’s specialization
• Applies the nursing process effectively for culturally diverse patients and families; utilizes applicable laws, policies, standards, guidelines and evidence-based practice in patient/family care
• Organizes and reprioritizes patient care activities based on changes in condition and environment
• Assesses patients consistently to collect data and identify learning needs according to established standards
• Analyzes assessment data to develop individualized problem lists
• Develops and individualizes a plan of care for each patient with appropriate prioritization and goals
• Implements the plan of care in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Demonstrates proficiency in medication administration, pain management and unit- or initiative-specific skills
• Evaluates the effectiveness of care plans and revises as needed based on patient responses
• Nurse-Patient/Family Relationships: assesses learning needs, readiness to learn, learning style, and barriers to learning
• Develops, implements and evaluates teaching plans for patient populations in the unit specialty
• Applies knowledge of growth and development across the life span to patient care
• Delivers direct patient care to patients and families in a culturally, developmentally and ethically appropriate manner
• Plans care that addresses physical, psychosocial, spiritual and learning needs of patient/family
• Participates in quality improvement (QI), CPI and risk management at unit, department or organizational levels
• Supports use of evidence-based guidelines and organizational policies to promote safe patient care and a safe practice environment
• Participates in unit shared governance and in the education/orientation of new staff
• Delegates and evaluates delegated patient care activities; uses real-time computer documentation for patient records

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Adherence to Luminis Health credentialing requirements as stated in nursing bylaws
• Where applicable, BSN required within 5 years of date of hire

• Current Registered Nurse licensure by the Maryland Board of Nursing
• BLS – American Heart Association Health Provider
• If serving as a bilingual/multilingual interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required to perform duties of a qualified interpreter

• PALS Requirement:
  Required for Pediatrics Unit, Postanesthesia Care Unit, Endoscopy, Procedural Care Unit, Interventional Radiology
• ACLS Requirement:
  Required in Heart/vascular, Neuro, ICU/IMU, Interventional Radiology, PACU, ED, and several other units including Observation Unit
• Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certification:
  Required within 6 months of hire if experienced, or within 1 year for new graduates (Oncology Unit)
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Requirement:
  Required in Mother and Baby, NICU, L&D, and Women’s Surgical Unit
• BLS Requirements:
  As specified for multiple departments (see job posting for details)

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens is a reasonable expectation
• Reasonable accommodations may be made under the Americans with Disabilities Act to enable performance of essential functions

$34—$54 USD

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (employer match for eligible employees)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
• Benefit offerings based on employment status

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