New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool

Float Pool New to Practice RN Overview

Float to a variety of med surg units throughout four-time magnet certified MedStar Health Franklin Square Medical Center! This is an excellent opportunity to learn and gain experience taking care of a variety of patients, conditions and teams. You will be able to float to our 48-bed Med Surg/Post Surgical, 48-bed Neuro Med Surg Tele, 48-bed Renal Med Surg Tele, IMC/Med Surg Unit and 10-bed Oncology/Post Surgical Gender Reassignment Unit.

*Full Time Nights (three 12-hour shifts & every 3 rd weekend)

Nurse Residency Program Overview

Participate in the year-long New to Practice Nurse Residency Program based on the Vizient Model and accredited by ACNN

Attend a series of structured learning and practice experiences designed to assist with transition from new to practice to professional nurse and clinical leader at the bedside

Receive promotion to a Clinical Nurse II role upon successful completion the program, which results in pay and shift differential increases

MedStar Health Nursing Benefits

Generous benefit plans which start the 1 st of the month following start date

Free parking for associates at all 4 Baltimore hospitals

System-wide RN referral bonus program - up to $6000 per RN and $4000 per LPN

Increased charge, preceptor pay and tuition assistance

Relocation assistance up to $5000 if you live 50 miles away from your location

Franklin Square Medical Center recently received its fourth magnet certification and became a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

• Delivers proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex; identifies current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations; critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses

Experience

• Prior work experience not required

Licenses and Certifications

• 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
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR certification required by completion of introductory period (within 30 Days of start) required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills required.

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

Begins to collect and analyze the principles of patient-centered care based on the physical, psychological, socio-cultural, economic, spiritual, and life-style behaviors and efficiently leveraging available technology.

Provides 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.

Identifies immediate requirements for care based on the nursing assessment.

Begins to incorporate evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery with a focus on quality and safety.

Recognizes ethical discourse in practice and patient care delivery, seeking appropriate resources for patient and family support.

Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and possesses a theoretical understanding and demonstrates the application of the universal ethical principles.

Individualizes patients plan of care, focusing on short term goals and identifying health teaching needs of patients and families.

Begins to prioritize and delegate tasks to peers and ancillary staff as appropriate to scope of practice and unit requirements.

Communicates the patient's information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format.

Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. Identifies actual and potential patient safety issues and acts accordingly while incorporating HRO quality and safety principles.

Practices problem identification and demonstrates critical thinking and clinical reasoning to establish new priorities for the patient's plan of care. Follows the chain of command by consulting with other healthcare professionals and seeks assistance as needed.

Evaluates patient progress towards short-range goals and revises nursing interventions as appropriate.

Initiates and monitors discharge planning activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Engages in professional growth and development through reflective practice from performance feedback and participates in entity professional development activities.

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.

Performs other duties as assigned.