General Summary of Position
Independently assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge from an outpatient setting. In collaboration with the patient and family, provides theory based professional nursing care and coordinates care delivery with the physician and other members of the healthcare team.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Capably performs a variety of outpatient treatments including infusion modalities for: arthritis, Crohn's, anemias, heart failure, antibiotics and steroids.Capably utilizes the tilt table. Performs aguaphoresis.Communicates patient's clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format. Clearly and accurately documents pertinent information in the patient's medical record. Consistently demonstrates effective documentation practices and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient care.Completes timely initial and ongoing patient assessments, considering the physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and developmental needs of patients and families. Serves as a resource in planning care for complex patients.Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Seeks opportunities to participate in developing, revising standards of practice to meet changing patient population requirements.Evaluates the patient's response to treatment and progress toward identified goals and revises plan of care as appropriate. Monitors medical condition, intervenes using critical thinking, and reports patient changes to appropriate personnel.Identifies health teaching needs of patients and families. Develops, implements, and evaluates a health teaching program to meet the identified needs. Effectively uses and adapts a variety of teaching resources in meeting he learning needs of patient/families.In coordinating the delivery of patient care, delegates activities to unlicensed staff in accordance with MedStar/facility policies, principles of Patient-Centered Care, and the Maryland Nurse Practice Act. Supervises the performance of the delegated nursing task by the unlicensed staff. Assists staff in delegation/time management skills. Identifies ways to facilitate working relationships among all levels of staff.Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and families. Provides basic patient comfort measures.Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings.Performs other duties as assigned.Provides for the emotional support of patients and families during the crisis of illness. Models patient/family advocacy.Supervises the provision of nursing care to assigned patients. Consistently demonstrates effective leadership behavior. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. Facilitates collaboration among other health team members fostering effective communication with other disciplines.Supports and participates in the Good Health Center's community programs including screenings and interpretation, vaccinations and speaking engagements.
Minimum Qualifications
Education- Valid RN license in the State of Maryland. required
Experience- 1-2 years Critical care nursing experience; proficiency in phlebotomy and IV placement required and
- Cardiac experience; experience with various outpatient treatments and procedures preferred
Licenses and Certifications- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required and
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
- Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit. required
- EECP certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Demonstrated ability to precept.
- Demonstrated high level of clinical competence.
- Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
- Basic math skills.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
This position has a hiring range of $34.98 - $62.52