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Registered Nurse – RN – Night Shift – Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse – RN – Night Shift – Behavioral Health

CompanyAdventist HealthCare
LocationNorth Bethesda, MD, USA
Salary$37 – $55
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMD
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Passing score on NCLEX
  • Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
  • Current Maryland State nursing license
  • Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP as required by specialty area

Responsibilities

  • Educate patients and family through the continuum of care while also striving to advance their own knowledge and skills through careful consideration of feedback and guidance provided by more senior nurses and the Clinical Nurse Manager.
  • Serve as role models to Level I nurses and use electronic resources to support best practices in patient care.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, adheres to ANA standards of practice, and exemplifies the Adventist HealthCare values as they fulfill our nursing mission and vision.
  • Use equipment and technology correctly, to delegate non-nursing duties appropriately, and to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Develop a plan of care according to patient population.
  • Identify impending changes in patient condition accurately and initiates corrective action.
  • Mentor students, colleagues and team members in patient-centered care.
  • Conduct purposeful rounding from patient and family perspective.
  • Conduct efficient literature searches and applies findings appropriately to practice.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in clinical care and participates in change of practice based on evidence.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Over 2 years as a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse experience preferred