Registered Nurse (RN), Med Surg Ortho
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Registered Nurse (RN), Med Surg Ortho
Job ID: 105063
Area of Interest: Nursing
Location: Glen Burnie,MD US
Hours of Work: 8am to 8:30am
Job Facility: University Of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medica
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.
This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses at BWMC who have greater than (>) 12 months experience. This nurse will be competent in the skills/knowledge required and fully participate in unit governance. Independently provides and coordinates care provided to patients within a clinical specialty. Serves as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Demonstrates and models the full range of nursing professional practice in both care provided and in participation in development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with service and cost effectiveness at the unit level. Strives to provide an environment where patients, families, and colleagues collaborate in the delivery of care. Is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance. Is accountable to hold the Service Standards of the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values.
Minimum Education Requirements
- An Associate Degree in Nursing is required; Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing is preferred.
- Current Maryland RN licensure is required prior to beginning orientation.
- At least 1 year of RN experience is required.
- Professional Certification is highly encouraged.
- Employees hired on or after July 1, 2018 will be required to complete a Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing within 5 years from the date of hire or transfer into a Clinical Nursing position.
- If there is gap in applied nursing experience of 5 years or more successful completion of a refresher course within past 6 months is required.
Qualifications
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire
- Must meet all unit specific certification requirements: (PALS, ACLS, NRP)
- Maintains all Clinical Nurse I core expectations
- Competent evaluation with successful passing of probation; current on all mandatory classes/training.
- Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.