GBMC HealthCare·Towson, Maryland
Provide direct patient care by utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, and implement care for assigned patients. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to manage patient flow, education, and discharge planning.
A divisional-based, non-benefited role designed to improve flexibility in staffing; must work in multiple areas within area of expertise and provide 60 hours availability in a 4-week schedule with decreased holiday and weekend commitment; no on-call requirement; under general supervision, provides direct patient care to assigned patients.
Associate Degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.
At least two years’ experience required in Nursing procedural areas (may include Periop, IR, Cath Lab, Endo, WOSC), or LPN experience at GBMC with director approval.
Duties and Responsibilities: Utilization of Nursing Process
A. Assessment.
Compiles database and formulates nursing diagnosis. Utilizes physical assessment and interviewing techniques. Anticipates need for intervention by other disciplines. Determines priorities for patient care needs or problems. Reassesses the patient as indicated by changes in condition and/ or response to treatment(s)
B. Planning.
Initiates and updates a written nursing plan of care for patients by incorporating scientific and psychosocial principles that support the nursing diagnosis. Incorporates information obtained from nursing care planning conferences into written nursing plan of care. Coordinates patient, family, significant other, and health team members in the planning of hospital and post-discharge care.
C. Implementation.
Performs clinical nursing skills independently.
Administers medications, IV therapy and treatments appropriately and accurately.
Initiates appropriate emergency procedures as necessary.
Appropriately delegates and coordinates the duties of ancillary personnel.
Communicates the patient's status and plan of care through written documentation in the patient's medical record.
Verbally communicates the patient's status to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
Communicates in a therapeutic manner with the patient, family and visitors.
Applies teaching/learning principles in education of patient and family.
D. Patient Care Coordination
Manages daily patient assignment by appropriately setting priorities. Delegates responsibility appropriately and monitors the nursing care delivered to patients by ancillary personnel. Coordinates patient activities with other disciplines.
E. Teaching and Quality Improvement
Develops, documents and implements Patient Teaching and Discharge Planning Record.
Participates in established patient, family, staff and/or student education program.
Participates in clinical monitoring at the unit level.
Identifies unit, staff and patient care problems.
Takes action or refers problems to appropriate resources when indicated.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to 50% of work time.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.
Working Conditions
Normal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature.
Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases.
Maintain current licensure and certifications.
$32.18 - $49.46
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing and at least two years of experience in nursing procedural areas. Must hold a current Maryland RN license and BLS certification, with additional specialty certifications required upon hire.
Market context
In Maryland, nursing openings that require an RN and outpatient care experience are typically competitive because employers often want candidates who can step into ambulatory workflows with limited onboarding. Strong applicants usually show familiarity with patient education, care coordination, and fast-paced clinic settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then compare your outpatient experience to the core duties before applying.
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