Registered Nurse (RN), Telemetry Stepdown Unit

University of Maryland Medical System; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System seeks an experienced registered nurse for our BWMC unit. The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing with Maryland RN licensure and at least one year of RN experience. A BSN is preferred, and professional certification is encouraged.

BLS is required upon hire and ongoing unit governance participation is expected. The nurse will coordinate and provide care within a clinical specialty as part of a multidisciplinary team and uphold the nursing mission,

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing is required; BSN preferred.
• Current Maryland RN licensure required prior to orientation.
• At least 1 year of RN experience required.
• Professional Certification is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Independently provides and coordinates care for patients within a clinical specialty.
• Participates as an active member of the multidisciplinary patient care team.
• Maintains and models nursing standards to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction, and cost effectiveness.
• Ensures environment supports collaboration with patients, families and colleagues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR) 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