Graduate Nurse - Psychiatric - Relocation Offered!

MedStar Health hiring for Graduate Nurse - Psychiatric - Relocation Offered! jobs in Leonardtown, MD, US

Job Summary
The Graduate Nurse (GN) is responsible for the provision of nursing care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). The GN applies the nursing process and performs delegated functions in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Health philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. In collaboration with the patient and family, provides theory-based nursing care and coordinates care delivery with various members of the interdisciplinary team.

What's in it for me?
Substantial comprehensive benefits (two medical plans, dental, vision, 403((b) retirement plan with matching, generous PTO, wellness days and 7 holidays, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, etc. 

Free parking for associates at all 4 hospitals

System-wide nurse referral bonus program - earn up to $6000 per referral

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: this organization is truly committed to employee and nurse wellness as well as diversity and inclusion.

Clinical Advancement Program (CAP): RNs with higher education and certifications have a chance to get more involved in shared governance, advance their professional expertise with presentations and earn more on top of their base rate.

High Reliability Organization (HRO): MedStar is an HRO. HROs thrive because their leadership takes charge of the culture, engages staff, promotes a culture of safety, and embeds continuous learning and improvement processes into the everyday lives of everyone within the organization. You can read more about HROs in healthcare here: https://www.centerfortransforminghealthcare.org/high-reliability-in-health-care/.

Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in nursing is required
Satisfactory reference from the school of nursing attended

Pursuit of a license as a registered nurse in the State of Maryland or District of Columbia is required within 90 days of start date.

BLS is required. (NOTE: must stop practicing immediately as a GN if fails NCLEX licensure examination).

What We Offer
Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.
Education

• Associate's degree in nursing required
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred

Experience

• Prior experience as a licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or technician preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Pursuit of a license as a registered nurse in the State of Maryland or District of Columbia. required
• Must secure an NCLEX test date within first 30 days of employment and officially take the exam within 120 days from date of hire. (NOTE: must stop practicing immediately as a GN if fails NCLEX licensure examination). required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
• C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) is required for Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification

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

Confers with the RN in identifying patient care needs, supporting and preparing patient's admission, transfer or discharge. Provides relationship-based care that promotes consistent, efficient and accountable delivery of nursing care under supervision of the RN. Collaborates with other professionals and participates in the interdisciplinary care rounds.

Collaborates with the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in the provision of safe and efficient nursing care to a designated caseload of patients. Assists in patient assessment and observation, and with the implementation of the patient's plan of care as delegated to by the RN.

Obtains information from patient interview and observation; documents pertinent patient information including, but not limited to, vital signs, weights, heights and delegated patient care activities.

Performs basic procedures and care activities including insertion and removal of nasogastric tube, tube feeding, wound care, dressing changes, suctioning, placement and removal of indwelling urinary catheter, monitoring of intake and output, blood glucose monitoring (point of care testing), maintenance of drainage devices, and performance of EKGs. Collects specimens including urine, stool, sputum, and blood.

Provides respiratory therapy support including coughing, deep breathing and sets up oxygen equipment and observes pulse oximetry. Inserts peripheral intravenous catheter.

Reports actual and potential problems concerning patients, families, and other departments or associates to the RN. Responds to questions from patients, families and significant others in a prompt and courteous manner, referring them to appropriate personnel if necessary.

Demonstrates behavior consistent with MedStar Health mission, vision, goals, SPIRIT values, and patient care philosophy.

Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.