Registered Nurse (RN), Telemetry, Nights, 15K Sign-on Bonus

University of Maryland; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, seeks a Registered Nurse (CN II) to deliver exemplary patient care in a telemetry setting. This role requires a passion for patient advocacy and collaboration within a comprehensive healthcare team, fostering professional growth while ensuring high standards of nursing practice. As part of an established Magnet-designated Medical Center, you will enjoy a supportive work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for continuing education.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package.

Work life balance with accrued leave.

Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Meets licensing requirements to practice registered nursing in the State of Maryland.
• BLS/ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates independent care to patients.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to plan and coordinate patient care.
• Implements policies and guidelines for safety and quality.

Skills

Clinical Practice

Patient Advocacy

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

BLS/ACLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (CN II) - Telemetry

SRH - Easton, MD

JOB SUMMARY:

This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses who have greater than 12 months experience. Provides and coordinates independent care to patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Utilizes the institution’s care delivery and professional practice models as the frame of reference for practicing as a professional nurse. Participates in activities to develop own practice, and to support group practice goals at the unit level. Is accountable to patient, family and team members for care provided and to the nurse manager for totality of work performance. Is accountable to hold to the Service Standards and to the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Clinical Practice:

1. Competency in care of unit specific patient population;

independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills; engaged in advancing own practice.

1. Serves as a clinical resource for others.

1. Applies and integrates evidence into practice.

1. Functions effectively in roles specific to unit, such as arrest team for ICU, triage for ED, etc.

1. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care; independently advocating for patient/family needs

1. Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely effective, efficient, equitable, patient centered care.

Professional Development:

1. Engaged in advancing own practice.

1. Responsible for maintaining competencies required for that patient care setting; focus on advancing own professional development.

1. Attends unit based staff development independently.

1. Demonstrates the ability to serve as a trained preceptor and coach’s new nurse and students.

1. Contributes to developing/evaluating unit based orientation and other education activities.

1. Contributes to nursing support personnel skills and development.

1. Completes CE’s on an annual basis based on facility minimum requirements.

Service/Quality:

1. Understands and contributes to unit-based outcomes associated with National Hospital Quality Measures (NDNQI), Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators, and Facility Annual Operational Plan.
2. Contributes to and endorses some or all elements of research/EBP/QI.
3. Provides high quality, safe, patient centered care with focus on exceeding service expectations.

4. Accountable for compliance with regulatory requirements and holds others accountable; participates in tracer activities when requested.

Patient Safety

1. Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.

2. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.

3. Implements policies, procedures, and guidelines consistently in the performance of assigned duties.

4. Develops effective working relationships and maintains good communication with other team members.

5. Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

6. Participates in hospital, departmental and/or unit patient safety initiatives.

Operations:

1. Demonstrates the ability to function in the charge nurse role.

1. Participates in teambuilding efforts on their unit.

1. Contributes to briefings/staff meetings regularly.

1. Contributes and participates in unit, Nursing Division, and organizational governance structure.

1. Participates in recruitment and retention activities at the unit level.

1. Provides feedback in peer review as requested. Provides direct performance feedback at the direction of the nurse manager.

As a Registered Nurse at UM Shore Regional Health, you’ll experience:

• The advantages of working for aMagnetdesignated Medical Center
• A comprehensive benefits packageincluding health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage.
• Work Life Balance:You’ll accrue vacation + holiday + sick leave and personal leave days; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistant program.
• Educational Assistance:We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement and a student loan repayment program*

Company Description

The UM Shore Regional Health network serves the Mid-Shore region, which includes Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties. In addition to its two hospitals — University of Maryland Shore Medical Centers at Chestertown and Easton — UM Shore Regional Health includes two freestanding emergency centers in Cambridge and Queenstown, and UM Shore Medical Pavilions at Cambridge, Chestertown, Denton, Easton and Queenstown, and a broad array of inpatient and outpatient services in locations throughout the five-county region. UM Shore Regional Health also provides urgent care services in Denton and Easton throughUM Urgent Care.

The organization’s affiliate, UM Shore Medical Group, employs physicians and advanced practice providers who provide care in office and clinical locations in towns throughout the five-county region, including Cambridge, Centreville, Chestertown, Denton, Easton, Galena and Queenstown.

At University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Specialty certification encouraged.
• Meets licensing requirements to practice registered nursing in the State of Maryland.
• Must meet all applicable state and local professional requirements.
• BLS/ACLS/NIHSScertification required.

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Range:$40.50-$56.99
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

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