Clinical Educator (RN), Emergency Department

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Clinical Educator (RN), Emergency Department

Job ID: REF40802L

Area of Interest: Nursing

Location: Glen Burnie,MD US

Hours of Work: 0800-1630

Job Facility: University Of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Day

Company Description

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.

 

Job Description

SHFIT:  Day shift – 7a-330p – may occasionally work weekends and nights based on needs of the unit.

General Summary

This registered nurse is vested with accountability for the education of all levels of nursing personnel and health care consumers. They are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating all educational activities/programs. This RN supports Hospital Learning Department goals; may supervise nursing employees on clinical units. If providing clinical patient care with nursing employees will demonstrate competencies in adult and older adult populations.

Mission

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Nurse Manager

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the programs in Maryland.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in nursing required; master’s is preferred.
  • Current registration with Maryland State Board of Nursing.
  • 3 years clinical nursing experience plus 2 years of adult, demonstrated, educational teaching.
  • Certification in a nursing specialty required or obtained within 2 years of date of hire or transfer into position.
  • Charge nurse experience is preferred.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire.

Working Conditions

  • Works inside, in a clean well-lighted environment. May be exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations.
  • Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, such as chemicals and cleaning agents, requiring the observation of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices.
  • Expected to work on rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as necessary. This position has been classified as low or no exposure risk and does not require the completion of an annual testing, but may require “just in time” testing if the need arises.

Physical Requirements

  • Work is heavy. Standing and walking part of the time on duty. Involves frequent heavy lifting, up to and in excess of 100 lbs, carrying, pushing, reaching for, handling, fingering, grasping and pulling equipment, in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy.
  • Requires appropriate listening and speaking skills to converse with patients, staff, visitors, and physicians. Requires hearing/listening to differentiate sounds.
  • Visual acuity is necessary to read charts, document, and use various instruments/equipment. May be physically and verbally abused by patients.
  • May be exposed to body substances (OSHA category I). Expected to work all three shifts and weekends as required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

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