Registered Nurse (RN), Progressive Care Unit

University of Maryland Medical System; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking an experienced registered nurse for BWMC who will provide and coordinate patient care within a clinical specialty, participate in unit governance, and work with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Requirements include Associate Degree in Nursing, Maryland RN license, at least 1 year RN experience, and BSN within 5 years.

Qualifications

• Requires an ADN with MD RN licensure in good standing.
• BSN within 5 years or as required by policy.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience in a clinical setting.
• American Heart Association BLS required on hire.
• Certification in PALS, ACLS, or NRP encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate patient care within a clinical specialty.
• Participate in unit governance and multidisciplinary team activities.
• Contribute to strategies to improve patient outcomes and service satisfaction.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Job Requirements

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.

Work Experience

• 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.
• 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.