NURSE - Medical / Oncology Unit - Idlewylde, MD, United States - MEDSTAR HEALTH

Description

Professional care provider who assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge.

In collaboration with the patient and family, provides theory-based professional nursing care and coordinates care delivery with various members of the interdisciplinary team.

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, safety standards, and MedStar SPIRIT Values.

Collects and analyzes significant patient's information that pertains to physical, psychological, socio-cultural, economic, spiritual, and life-style behaviors and efficiently leveraging available technology.

Functions autonomously providing relationship-based care that promotes continuous, consistent, efficient and accountable delivery of nursing care using the nursing process with a favorable focus on patient experience.

Incorporates evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery, with a focus on quality and safety.
Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and possesses a theoretical understanding of the universal ethical principles.

Individualizes patients plan of care, focusing on short and long-range goals and effectively uses a variety of teaching resources to meet the learning needs of patients and families.

Identifies actual and potential patient safety issues and acts accordingly while incorporating HRO quality and safety principles.

Establishes priorities and delegates tasks to peers and ancillary staff as appropriate to scope of practice and unit requirements.

Follows the chain of command by consulting with other healthcare professionals and seeks assistance as needed.

Evaluates the patient's response to treatment and progress toward short and long-range goals and revises nursing interventions as appropriate.

Initiates and monitors discharge planning activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Supports and contributes to the unit, department, entity, and organizational goals inclusive of the mission, vision, and values.
Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited academic nursing program preferred and
If prepared at the associate degree in nursing level, required to enroll in a BSN program within 6 months of hire date and completion within 3 years required
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment Upon Hire required and

RNC-OB C- Electronic Fetal Mon Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) must obtain certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) within 12 months from date of hire.

New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification.

Basic computer skills required

Why MedStar Health?

At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other.

We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities.

We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.

Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.

More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research.

Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation.

As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team.

Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.

We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations.

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If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.