General Summary of Position

This RN position is for the Inpatient Rehab Unit.

Unit Highlights

• O’Neil 5 is a 30- bed acute rehab unit

• Nurse to patient ratio 5:1; average of 3 techs on unit per shift

• Types of patients on the unit: stable trachs, heparin drips, stroke, joint replacements, and limb salvage.

• Average length of stay for patients is 10 days, so able to build relationships and connect.

• Straight shifts (either day shift or night shift positions) with three 12-hour shifts and every 3rd weekend schedule

It’s how we treat people.

• Generous benefit plans that start the 1st of the month following start date.

• System-wide RN referral bonus program - up to $6000 per RN

• Relocation assistance up to $3500 if you live 50 miles away from your location

• Career growth opportunities galore as we are part of a 10-bed hospital system with 300 outpatient locations

• It's how we treat people: organization is truly committed to employee and nurse wellness as well as diversity and inclusion.

• High Reliability Organization (HRO) culture: https://www.centerfortransforminghealthcare.org/high-reliability-in-health-care/

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Associate's degree from an accredited School of Nursing Required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing Preferred
• Bachelor's degree enrollment required within 6 months of start date and completion within 3 years. Required

Experience

• 1-2 years RN experience Required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment Upon Hire Required or
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure license eligible Upon Hire Required and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation by completion of introductory period. within 30 Days Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Primary Duties and Responsibilities


• 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.
• Collects and analyzes significant patient's information that pertains to physical, psychological, socio-cultural, economic, spiritual, and life-style behaviors and efficiently leveraging available technology.
• Functions autonomously providing 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 current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations, critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status, and plans appropriate interventions.
• Incorporates evidence-based practice and research into patient care delivery, with a focus on quality and safety.
• Serves as a patient advocate by independently communicating clinical concerns, including ethical decisions, in a timely manner to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and possesses a theoretical understanding of the universal ethical principles. Recognizes ethical discourse in practice and may seek other resources in advocacy for support and counsel.
• Individualizes patients plan of care, focusing on short and long-range goals and effectively uses a variety of teaching resources to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
• Communicates patient 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.
• Demonstrates effective leadership behaviors. Establishes priorities and delegates tasks to peers and ancillary staff as appropriate to scope of practice and unit requirements.
• Effectively uses problem identification and resolution skills, focusing on the clinical scenario to resolve the apparent concern. Follows the chain of command by consulting with other healthcare professionals and seeks assistance as needed.
• Independently communicates concerns in a timely manner and makes suggestions to members of the interdisciplinary team by seeking and using resources effectively.
• Evaluates the patient's response to treatment and progress toward short and long-range goals and revises nursing interventions as appropriate.
• Identifies patient and family needs prior to discharge. Initiates and monitors discharge planning activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Independently identifies resources and strategies to enhance professional growth and development and commits to life-long learning.
• 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.




About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.