Job Requirements
General SummaryProvides and coordinates independent, patient-centered nursing care within a clinical specialty as a fully participating member of the multidisciplinary care team. Applies professional nursing standards, clinical expertise, and evidence-based practice to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. Serves as a resource to colleagues and contributes to unit and organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care to the procedural patient population.
- Practice independently using strong clinical knowledge, assessment skills, and evidence-based practices.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and advocate for patients and families.
- Serve as a clinical resource, preceptor, coach, and mentor to nurses, students, and support staff.
- Maintain required competencies and participate in professional development, education, and continuing education activities.
- Support quality improvement, research, evidence-based practice, and patient safety initiatives.
- Identify and report safety risks, adverse events, and near misses and follow established policies and procedures.
- Participate in quality, regulatory, and compliance activities and contribute to departmental performance goals.
- Function effectively in charge nurse and other leadership roles as assigned.
- Participate in staff meetings, team-building, shared governance, recruitment, retention, and other unit-based initiatives.
- Maintain effective communication and collaborative working relationships with patients, families, and team members.
Work Experience
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.
- Current AHA BLS certification required.
- Must meet all unit specific certifications BLS require, ACLS required, Annual UMMSU, Annual Competencies2-3 years nursing experience.
- ICU experience preferred.
- Must have critical thinking skills and ability to quickly and thoroughly assess patient condition.
- Previous experience administering and monitoring moderate sedation a plus.
- Flexibility in assignments needed in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits Additional Information
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation:Pay Range: $37.75-$56.21Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift DifferentialShift:Monday-Friday 10 hr shifts 6:30- 5pm with on-call shifts weeknights, weekends and holidays