Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Acute Care, PRN

University Of Maryland Medical System

Job Location:

Towson, MD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PRN Level III

96 hours/8 weeks (8 shifts); including 6 12-hour weekend shifts 3 holidays
7a-7p 11a-11p and/or 7p-7a Nights prefered

ASSESS: Collaborates with patient significant other and interdisciplinary health care providers to assess plan intervene evaluate and document care in an individualized and age appropriate manner which promotes patients safety and healing and according to hospital policy. Completes initial assessment and screenings. Reassesses patient condition upon handoff and after therapeutic interventions. Assesses learning needs readiness to learn and actual or potential barriers to learning.
EVALUATE: Interprets and utilizes clinical data and history in the plan of care. Evaluates patient progress towards goals. Communicates patient handoff with appropriate detail (i.e. shift report guided by the plan of care or any other pertinent documents). Follows through that patient care issues are addressed following chain of command. Recognizes changes in patient condition communicates to appropriate health care personnel.
INTERVENE: Promotes and maintains a safe clean and orderly environment. Acts as a patient advocate and upholds patient rights. Delegates work to care team. Responds effectively in emergency situations. Documents accurately in a legible and timely manner. Provides medical and nursing therapeutic interventions. Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and family while providing care. Incorporates education into daily patient activity (i.e. medication equipment food-drug interactions).
PLAN: Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations. Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care. Develops measurable plan of care goals congruent with evidenced based standards (e.g. core measures). Plans delivery of care according to patient acuity and staff competencies. Individualizes educational plan based on age diagnosis cultural and spiritual values. Consults and collaborates with other HealthCare professionals. Anticipates potential length of stay or discharge problems and adjusts plan.

Unit Description

The 6th floor is a Surgical unit specializing in the care of the patients before and after surgical procedures. Also supports medical overflow.

Ratio: 4:1 - 5:1

The surgical patient population we serve includes but is not limited to:
Hepatobiliary
Colorectal
General Surgery
General orthopaedics (Total Knee Total Hip TMA BKA etc)
Ortho spine
GU (Cystectomy Prostatectomy Ileal Conduit etc)
GYN
Head and Neck

Overview of Department Services

The 6th floor Team includes RNs student nurses PCTs and Exercise Technicians. We work closely with our rehab partners and have a dedicated therapy gym on the unit. Each service line has dedicated advanced practice providers as part of the surgical team to support enhanced recovery and complex patient needs.

Qualifications :

2 year / Associates Degree: Nursing (Required)
4 year / Bachelors Degree: BS in Nursing (Preferred)
BLS Certification (Required)
State Registered Nurse License (Required)
Minimum one (1) year of recent experience with in specialty.
1 year experience off of orientation in order to be considered for a PRN position.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range: Flat Rate: $45
Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential
Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Part-time

PRN Level III96 hours/8 weeks (8 shifts); including 6 12-hour weekend shifts 3 holidays7a-7p 11a-11p and/or 7p-7a Nights preferedASSESS: Collaborates with patient significant other and interdisciplinary health care providers to assess plan intervene evaluate and document care in an individualized a...

PRN Level III

96 hours/8 weeks (8 shifts); including 6 12-hour weekend shifts 3 holidays
7a-7p 11a-11p and/or 7p-7a Nights prefered

ASSESS: Collaborates with patient significant other and interdisciplinary health care providers to assess plan intervene evaluate and document care in an individualized and age appropriate manner which promotes patients safety and healing and according to hospital policy. Completes initial assessment and screenings. Reassesses patient condition upon handoff and after therapeutic interventions. Assesses learning needs readiness to learn and actual or potential barriers to learning.
EVALUATE: Interprets and utilizes clinical data and history in the plan of care. Evaluates patient progress towards goals. Communicates patient handoff with appropriate detail (i.e. shift report guided by the plan of care or any other pertinent documents). Follows through that patient care issues are addressed following chain of command. Recognizes changes in patient condition communicates to appropriate health care personnel.
INTERVENE: Promotes and maintains a safe clean and orderly environment. Acts as a patient advocate and upholds patient rights. Delegates work to care team. Responds effectively in emergency situations. Documents accurately in a legible and timely manner. Provides medical and nursing therapeutic interventions. Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and family while providing care. Incorporates education into daily patient activity (i.e. medication equipment food-drug interactions).
PLAN: Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations. Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care. Develops measurable plan of care goals congruent with evidenced based standards (e.g. core measures). Plans delivery of care according to patient acuity and staff competencies. Individualizes educational plan based on age diagnosis cultural and spiritual values. Consults and collaborates with other HealthCare professionals. Anticipates potential length of stay or discharge problems and adjusts plan.

Unit Description

The 6th floor is a Surgical unit specializing in the care of the patients before and after surgical procedures. Also supports medical overflow.

Ratio: 4:1 - 5:1

The surgical patient population we serve includes but is not limited to:
Hepatobiliary
Colorectal
General Surgery
General orthopaedics (Total Knee Total Hip TMA BKA etc)
Ortho spine
GU (Cystectomy Prostatectomy Ileal Conduit etc)
GYN
Head and Neck

Overview of Department Services

Qualifications :

2 year / Associates Degree: Nursing (Required)
4 year / Bachelors Degree: BS in Nursing (Preferred)
BLS Certification (Required)
State Registered Nurse License (Required)
Minimum one (1) year of recent experience with in specialty.
1 year experience off of orientation in order to be considered for a PRN position.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range: Flat Rate: $45
Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential
Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Part-time

Key Skills

EMR Systems
Hospital Experience
Acute Care
ICU Experience
Hospice Care
Workers' Compensation Law
Home Care
Nursing
Catheterization
Critical Care Experience
Medication Administration
Tube Feeding

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