Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Part-Time / Day-Shift (7:30am - 8:00pm)
UM Capital Region Health - Largo, MD

Clinical Practice/Care Delivery

• Novice; focus of clinical practice/care delivery is on own learning
• Uses/applies evidence based practice; accesses appropriate resources
• Follows unit based protocols, documentation, pathways, etc
• Involves patient and family in care; follows tenants of patient and family centered care.
• Conducts patient/family needs assessment; initiates and documents patient/family education
• Assists with precepting students, PCT or peer for isolated days (not accountable for entire orientation); may assist with share days or shadow days PRN

Professional Development

• Ability to practice and adhere to the guidelines specified in the Role of the Professional Nurse Job Charter/Description and Commitment to Excellence Behavioral Standards..
• Responsible for accessing education applicable to self-professional development; focus on completion of competencies appropriate for patient care setting.
• Successful completion of orientation within unit specific time frame or within 12 months (18 months for those with an identified development plan).