RN PICC - Relocation Offered!
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Clinton
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position Utilize sophisticated medical
equipment to monitor the vital signs of patients in their unit.
Work with physicians to develop treatment plans for patients in the
telemetry unit, and supervise the work of licensed practical nurses
and nursing assistants who provide basic patient care. Primary
Duties and Responsibilities Functions autonomously when assessing,
planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care needs and
revises plan of care as needed. Respect and support rights of all
patients and ensure patients confidentiality. Able to read,
interpret, and execute physician's orders for assigned patients.
Demonstrates skill and knowledge to analyze and interpret basic to
advanced cardiac rhythms information and able to apply necessary
information towards their scope of practice. Assesses telemetry
rhythms on cardiac monitors and chose appropriate course of action.
Competently completes accurate, concise, and legible documentation
of hospital records. Administers medication per policy. Monitors
effects of medications and observes patient response; knowledgeable
regarding actions and side effects. Demonstrated knowledge in
calculating and preparation of cardiac medications (i.e.
anti-arrhythmia infusion, intravenous anti-coagulant,
dobutamine/dopamine infusion). Effectively utilizes the nursing
process in the delivery of patient care as defined in divisional
and unit specific standards. Problems are identified, prioritized,
and communicated to physician. Contributes to the overall operation
of the unit by actively participating in activities such as: charge
RN duties, preceptor for new staff, committee work, performance
improvement, and special projects. Completes divisional and
unit-specific competencies as required. Participates in continuing
education classes and in-services. Functions as a team member to
organize and prioritize responsibilities to complete daily work
requirements. Able to communicate and provide basic health care
teachings/instructions for patients and family members. Must
maintain certifications and nursing licensure in accordance to
their practice. Responsible in delegating tasks to unlicensed
personnel. Supervise the performance of the LPN's, CNA's, and Nurse
Technicians. Perform other duties as assigned as related. Minimum
Qualifications Education Associate's degree in Nursing required
Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State
Licensure in Maryland State required Telemetry course 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. ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to comprehend and follow
the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital
Center. Ability to read, write and speak or communicate in English
to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the
hospital's mission, values and commitment to compliance with all
federal, state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits
honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
Exhibits professionalism, courtesy and excellent customer service,
while interacting with patients, guests and co-workers. Ability to
work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse
backgrounds. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. Ability
to comprehend and follow Nursing Administration Policy and
Procedure Manual. Ability to communicate and provide basic health
care teachings/instructions for patients and family members.
Ability to read, interprets, and executes physician's orders for
assigned patients. Demonstrates competency when calculating and
preparing medications for assigned patients. Ability to function as
a cohesive member of a team and demonstrated appropriate
interaction with employees throughout the hospital. Able to adjust
to peaks in workload; demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to
change in a positive and cooperative manner. Ability to complete
assignments in designated time frame. Ability to actively
participate in inter or intra departmental performance improvement.
Knowledge, skill, and ability to utilize the following Safe Lift
Equipment: Viking, Sabina, Ergo slide, Hoyer lifts, and Golvo. Gait
belts, vital signs machine, and weighing scales. Telemetry monitors
and screens. This position has a hiring range of $37.5 - $54.92
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