REGISTERED NURSE - CalvertHealth

• JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
  • Job Summary:
    • To assess, plan, implement the nursing care to meet the patients’ needs, by following the appropriate policy and procedures of the assigned department.
    • To render behavioral nursing care to the patients on the behavioral health unit.
  • Education:
    • Position requires completion of a Diploma Nursing Program or an Associate Degree in Nursing (AA) or higher.
  • Registration/Certification/Licensure:
    • Unexpired state licensure from Maryland Board of Nursing or compact state board of nursing
    • Registered Nurse Certification in specialty, preferred
  • Experience:
    • Position requires minimum of one year hospital experience, would prefer Psych experience.
  • Other Requirements:
    • Physically able to place patient in therapeutic hold/apply mechanical restraints to potentially combative/acting out individuals.
      Maintains unit specific and hospital competencies in accordance with policy requirements.
    • Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
    • Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements to include Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Excel, Access, Word and Outlook.
    • Previous experience and demonstrated professionalism in effectively communicating with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing, and in promoting a positive work atmosphere.
    • Ability to work independently, prioritize concurrent projects, meet deadlines, follow through with deliverables, and produce quality work.
    • Effectively communicates with all patient populations and staff by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.
    • Effectively advocates for quality patient safety and satisfaction as a daily practice.

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