Registered Nurse,RN, Cardiac Surgery PCU

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 12 months experience to provide and coordinate patient care. This role requires adherence to professional standards, active participation in patient safety initiatives, and collaborative teamwork. Ideal candidates will be engaged in ongoing education and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must pass probation; current on mandatory classes.
• Recent clinical experience in a comparable setting.
• Member of a professional organization.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care within a clinical specialty.
• Ensures patient safety and participates in safety initiatives.
• Acts as a fully effective member of the patient care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland

Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education/year

Job description

Job Description

** General Summary**

• This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses at UMMC who have greater than 12 months experience. This nurse will be competent in the skills/knowledge required and fully participate in unit governance. He/she will practice and adhere to the guidelines specified in the UMMC Professional Nurse Job Charter. 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. Is accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode 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.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

** Education and Experience**

• Competent evaluation with successful passing of probation; current on all mandatory classes/training.
• 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.
• Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education/year.
• Member of a professional organization.
• Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.

** Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

• Demonstrated ability to lead others, such as effectiveness as charge nurse, preceptor, or clinical resource. Demonstrated effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.
• Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
• Demonstrated/documented highly effective interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.

** Patient Safety**

• Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.
• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Range: $17.82-$59.08
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide