Job Description

1. Understand and follow policies and protocols and help others with using these resources effectively. Attentive to addressing patient needs in relation to quality measures, National Patient Safety Goals, and patient education.
2. Functions as charge nurse and/or preceptor. Works with supervisor to resolve issues at the unit level.
3. Performs assessments and reassessments, as appropriate for the patient’s needs, collecting data from all sources to assist with formulating a nursing diagnosis
4. Develops an individualized Plan of Care, based on the patient’s assessment, with mutual, realistic and measurable goals and documents this thoroughly in the patient’s record.
5. Coordinates and directs available resources and personnel in developing and following the Plan of Care

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse; completion of the Preceptor and/or Charge Nurse program preferred. Completion of 30 contact hours, including 12 annual Nursing Spectrum articles.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience.
• Currently licensed in the State of Maryland.

Additional Information

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