Registered Nurse 2 - Supplemental C (ED Float)

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

A divisional based, non-benefited role designed to improve flexibility in staffing. Must work 2-3 areas within Adult, Pediatric, and Behavioral Health, and provide 60 hours availability in a 4-week schedule with decreased holiday and weekend commitment. No On-Call requirement. Under general supervision, provides direct patient care to assigned patients.

Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required; BSN preferred. For all nurses hired after 2012, Bachelor’s degree required within 3 years of start date.

Experience

At least two years’ experience required in emergency department settings, with experience in adult and pediatric preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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
• Demonstrates skill in patient experience and service recovery

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.
• Completion of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Completion Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  

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 certifications.