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JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY : Under general supervision, provides direct patient care to assigned patients. Education Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred. Bachelor’s degree required within 3 years of start date. Experience Three years clinical experience in a relevant area preferred Skills Proficiency in developing nursing plan of care, implementing effective nursing care, and evaluating outcome of nursing intervention.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Effective planning and organizational skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong analytical skills
Effective skills in use of computer programs
Advanced skill in managing operational flow and unit activities for the overall benefit and smooth operation of the unit
Demonstrates skill in patient experience and service recovery
Skill in allocating nursing and support resources to provide smooth and efficient, high quality care to patients assigned to unit
Able to delegate assignments and provide direction to nursing personnel
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, develop, and issue corrective action to staff as appropriate with guidance from a Clinical Nurse Manager
Ability to complete performance management process
Licensures, Certifications
Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Registered Nurse.
Completion of "Healthcare Provider" CPR course, bi-annually.
Certification required within 12 months of meeting certification eligibility requirements
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to 50% of work time.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.
Working Conditions
Normal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature.
Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases.
Conditions of Employment
Maintain current licensure and CPR
Standard Precautions
Standard precaution policy and procedures are applicable to this job
Patient Safety
Employee has knowledge and understanding of patient safety as it relates to the job duties N/A
Patient Population
Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care and applies the knowledge to meet age-specific needs
Not applicable
Neonate / Infant
Pediatric
Adolescent
Adult
Geriatric
Contacts
Reports to
Clinical Manager
