Registered Nurse (RN), PAM RN PRN Unit Based Tier III, Special Care Nursery

This is a PRN (as-needed) position for a Registered Nurse in the Special Care Nursery, working rotating shifts on a unit-based pool basis at Tier III level. You will provide direct patient care using the nursing process, assessing and documenting patient and family needs across physical, psychosocial, educational, spiritual, and cultural dimensions. You will develop and implement evidence-based plans of care, administer medications and IV therapy, monitor blood transfusions, and respond effectively in clinical emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document the physical, psychosocial, educational, spiritual/cultural, and discharge planning needs of patients and families
• Develop, implement, and update prioritized plans of care based on medical diagnosis and identified patient and family needs
• Perform evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to diagnoses, including medication administration, IV therapy, and blood transfusion monitoring per hospital policy
• Maintain current NRP certification and demonstrate competency in neonatal resuscitation
• Orient to and maintain competencies as a mother/baby (postpartum) RN (required for PRN II and above)
• Set priorities and organize work effectively
• Provide health teaching on risk-reducing behaviors, activities of daily living, infection prevention, and patient rights and responsibilities
• Maintain the Environment of Care according to regulatory guidelines
• Evaluate and document the effectiveness of care strategies in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes
• Ensure compliance with National Hospital Quality Measures, National Patient Safety Goals, and infection control standards
• Demonstrate clinical skills and competencies for adolescent, adult, and elderly patients
• Maintain 20 continuing education units annually
• Submit clinical ladder yearly completion list if applicable
• Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues
• Use SBAR communication and hand-off communication per policy
• Integrate ethical provisions in all areas of practice to protect patient outcomes, dignity, rights, and confidentiality
• Participate in unit and hospital quality improvement efforts and shared governance
• Consider factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and practice impact when planning and delivering care
• Assume leadership roles on the team and participate in training of nursing students and precepting when requested
• Delegate tasks and duties in compliance with policy to ensure efficient and effective patient care

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Maryland
• Prior experience in Medical/Surgical, Obstetrical, NICU, or Pediatric nursing
• BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification (must be obtained within 60 days of hire if not currently certified)
• STABLE certification (must be obtained prior to completion of unit-based orientation if not currently certified)
• Completion of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Hospital Breastfeeding Policy Training Program

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing

Schedule

• Rotating shifts
• PRN (as-needed) employment type

Orientation

• Orientation length and structure will be based on your experience level and determined by the unit