Registered Nurse (RN), OutPatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT)

University of Maryland Medical System; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 48,918 - 74,638; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Baltimore is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for their OutPatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) team. This role involves direct patient care coordination and working with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must have a valid RN license in Maryland, one year of nursing experience, and a solid understanding of outpatient clinical skills. The offered pay range is competitive, with no weekends or holidays required.

Qualifications

• One year nursing RN Registered Nurse experience required.
• Solid knowledge and OPAT clinical skills needed.
• RN experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and care coordination for patients.
• Utilize nursing process to prioritize patient needs.
• Provide infusion therapy and patient education.

Skills

IV insertion

Phlebotomy

Infusions

PICC line manipulation

Education

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Maryland

BSN preferred

Current CPR certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), OutPatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT)

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• OutPatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Registered Nurse
• Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, no weekend, no holiday
• Outpatient, Thrive Outpatient Clinic

When we say “our community” we mean it.

UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center, has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital for medical and surgical care in Baltimore City.

Located in Baltimore’s cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 180-bed, community teaching hospital with a focus on helping people manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases.

Job Description

UMMC Midtown Campus THRIVE Center is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to work in a busy academic outpatient practice that specializes in the care of patients with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, and other Infectious Diseases. A professional nurse in this setting provides direct care and care coordination for an assigned group of patients on his/her care team. THRIVE nurses work in partnership with a multi-disciplinary group of physicians, advanced practice providers, social work, pharmacists, medical assistants and administrative staff to provide compassionate and comprehensive care for our vulnerable population.

Nurses utilize the nursing process in the delivery of care to prioritize patient needs. Services include but are not limited to care coordination and navigation services, in person and telephone triage of patient, infusion therapy, monitoring of patients post initiation of specialty medications, discharge follow-up calls and assessment, medication administration, and patient education. THRIVE nurses are essential to improving chronic disease outcomes and reducing hospital utilization and readmissions for our patients.

Qualifications

• 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. BSN preferred. Up-to-date status on all mandatory training and classes.
• One year nursing RN Registered Nurse experience. Solid knowledge and OPAT clinical skills (IV insertion, phlebotomy, infusions, and PICC line manipulation).
• Current CPR certification required.
• RN experience in an ambulatory or outpatient setting a plus.

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Range: $35.51 - $54.18
• Other Compensation (if applicable): N/A
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