What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Labor and Delivery position at Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center?
Requisition #:651007 Location:Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Columbia, MD 21044 Category:Nursing Schedule:Day Shift Employment Type:Full Time
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The nurses at JHHCMC love what they do! They love supporting the community and we always are looking for healthcare professionals who are seeking to find a home. Apply today to get to know us!
Howard County General Hospital is now "Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center", a private, not-for-profit, community health care provider, governed by a community-based board of trustees. Opened in 1973, the original 59-bed, short-stay hospital has grown into a comprehensive acute care medical center with 226 licensed beds, specializing in women’s and children’s services, surgery, cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, gerontology, psychiatry, emergency services and community health education. In June 1998, Howard County General Hospital joined Johns Hopkins Medicine. Our campus offers free parking!
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you balance work with life so you can focus on what matters most-your well-being and that of your loved ones. Some of our benefits include:
- Dependent Child Tuition Assistance
- Educational Assistance Program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Two retirement plans: Retirement Income Plan and 403(b) Savings Plan
- Affordable Healthcare options
- 7 paid holidays each year
- Paid Days Leave (PDL)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- …and more
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is licensed by the State of Maryland through national examination for the practice of nursing. The RN is educationally prepared for competent practice at the beginning level upon graduation from an approved school of nursing. The RN’s experience, education, knowledge and abilities establish a level of competence. The RN uses specialized knowledge, judgment and skills as the basis for assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of the practice of nursing. The RN manages the direct patient care of an identified patient or group of patients. The RN assumes the primary responsibility and accountability for the delivery of all patient care. The RN may delegate the responsibility to perform nursing tasks to individuals on the healthcare team (LPN, PCT, NA) who are competent to perform these acts or tasks. When delegating to an unlicensed individual, the RN retains accountability for the nursing tasks. A RN is assigned charge responsibilities on a rotating basis, on each shift. Communications and collaboration are required within and outside the work group to provide patient care and resolve mutual issues. Communication and collaboration with external contacts is for the provision of on-going service and handling of routine transactions, frequently detailed information. Is responsible for ensuring that satisfaction and service to internal and external contacts is maintained.
Education
Graduate of an approved RN program. BSN preferred.
Work Experience
Minimum of one year of experience required
Licensure/Certifications
- Current Maryland license as RN or licensure in a compact state that allows practice in Maryland.
- CPR required
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