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Staff Nurse - Regional Supplemental Staffing II Join the Luminis Health Regional Supplemental Staffing program which is specifically for experienced Registered Nurses (Two years experience as a RN in the specialty area). In this position you will work 4-12 week consecutive assignments at either Luminis Health facility: Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis or Doctors Community Medical Center in Lanham. You will work at both facilities and must be willing to commute to both. Free parking at both facilities. This is full time employment with benefits (Medical Dental Vision PTO/Holidays Tuition Assistance Retirement and more). Provides generous augmented pay based on an RN's competencies and ability to work in multiple areas with commensurate differentials of 20/hour in addition to base rate. Work 10 or 12 hour shifts with weekend and holiday rotation. Position Objective Contributes to the provision of high-quality cost-effective healthcare as a provider of direct and indirect patient care and by effective of the health care team. Functions as a competent member of the health care team. Assignments are made across the Luminis Health System for various lengths of time. Essential Job Duties 1. Clinical Decision Making/Judgment Demonstrates clinical nursing knowledge and skill in the specialization of the unit. Demonstrates the ability to apply the nursing process effectively in the care of culturally diverse patients and families. Demonstrates the ability to utilize all applicable laws policies standards guidelines and evidence-based practice in the provision of patient/family care. Organizes and reprioritizes patient care activities based on subtle and overt and/or environmental changes. Consistently and thoroughly assesses patients to collect data and identify learning needs according to established standards and policies. Utilizes a systematic continuous and complete analysis of assessment data to develop individualized problem lists for assigned patients. Develops and individualizes a plan of care for each patient in accordance with established standards appropriate prioritization of problems/needs and mutually agreed upon goals. Efficiently implements the patients plan of care in accordance with applicable standards policies procedures and guidelines. Demonstrates proficiency in medication administration pain management and other unit or initiative specific skills. Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of the plan(s) of care making revisions and recommendations based on analysis of patient responses to interventions. 2. Nurse-Patient Family Relationships Demonstrates the ability to assess the patients/familys learning needs readiness to learn learning style and presence of barriers to learning. Demonstrates the ability to develop implement and evaluate teaching plans for patient populations in unit specialty in accordance with applicable standards. Demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge of growth and development across the life span to the care of patients. Provides direct patient care to patients and families in a culturally developmentally and ethically appropriate manner. Plans of care address the physical psychosocial spiritual and learning needs of the patient/family. 3. Clinical Scholarship Participates in QI CPI and risk management activities at the unit department or organizational level. Demonstrates the ability to effectively perform and improve all processes in order to achieve excellence with regard to AAMCs quality standards and benchmarks. Supports the use of evidence-based guidelines and organizational policies and procedures to promote safe patient care and a safe practice environment. 4. Clinical Leadership Participates in unit shared governance according to departmental standards. Participates in the education and orientation of new staff. Delegates patient care activities as appropriate evaluates delegated activities for expected patient care outcomes. Employs real time computer documentation when completing patient records. Educational/Experience Requirements Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing Two years of recent nursing experience in specialty in an acute care setting May require specialized skills depending on unit assignment Required License/Certifications Current licensure as a registered nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing. Additional requirements by department: PALS Requirement: The following department(s) require PALS: Pediatrics Unit Postanesthesia Care Unit Endoscopy Procedural Care Unit and Operating Room. ACLS Requirement: The following department(s) require ACLS: Heart and Vascular Unit Neuro Care Unit ICU/IMU Interventional Radiology Postanesthesia Care Unit Resource Nurses Emergency Department Prep Telemetry Medical Surgical Elder Care Outpatient Infusion Vascular Access Team DRCC Bowie Observation Unit Endoscopy Procedural Care Unit Cardiac Cath Lab Flex Nursing Unit Operating Room Cardiac Cath Lab Observation Unit DCMC IP Mental Health and Edwards Pre-Op and PACU. New Grad and New to Specialty RNs in ICU must get their ACLS within 6 months Chemotherapy/Brachytherapy Certification requirement: Certification within 6 months of hire if experienced or within 1 year for new graduate nurse The following department(s) require a Chemotherapy/Brachytherapy Certification: Oncology Unit NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation requirement: The following department(s) require NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation: Mother and Baby Unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Labor and Delivery Unit and Women's Surgical Unit. BLS requirement: The following department(s) require BLS: Employee Health Performance Improvement Special Pathogens Unit Neuro Care Unit Pre-Anes Testing Wound Care Center Medical Staff Office Nursing Administration Nursing Graduate Program Women's Surgical Unit Joint and Spine Unit 4 Medical IV Therapy Nursing Quality and Research HSCRC Nursing Grant Flex Nursing Unit ICU Operating Room Short Stay Unit Postanesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit 4TH FLOOR DCH 3 East Med Surg Telemetry and 2 EAST OBS. Working Conditions Equipment Physical Demands There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens. Flexibility in assignment location across the Luminis Health System. Physical Demands - Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Pay Range 35.49—54.14 USD Luminis Health Benefits Overview Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year) Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Benefits Employee Referral Bonus Program Paid Holidays Disability and Life/AD&D for full-time employees Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Programs and more* Benefit offerings based on employment status Opt-in for text notifications! Luminis Health's two-way SMS texting platform lets you receive notifications and messages from our Talent Acquisition team directly on your phone. 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