Registered Nurse, Shock Trauma Outpatient Clinic

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation's Shock Trauma Outpatient Pavilion (STOP) in Baltimore is seeking an experienced registered nurse for a part-time role. The two 10-hour shifts per week provide continuity of trauma follow-up care across multidisciplinary teams within a Magnet-designated academic medical center.

Located near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, STOP unites trauma, neurosurgery, wound care and reconstructive services to support patients through recovery.

Qualifications

• Probation evaluation completed; mandatory classes/training current.
• Maryland RN licensure or Compact eligibility required by MD Board of Nursing.
• Maintain 10 contact hours of education per year.
• Member of a professional organization.
• Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.

Responsibilities

• Independently provides and coordinates care within a clinical specialty.
• Acts as a fully effective, participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care team.
• Demonstrates the full range of nursing practice and participates in strategies to improve outcomes and cost effectiveness at unit level.
• Accountable to patients and families for care processes and outcomes during episodes.
• Accountable to peers and the nurse manager for the overall performance of the unit.

Skills

Leadership

Computer systems

Growth and development

Communication skills

Education

Maryland RN licensure or eligible (Compact)

10 contact hours/year CE

Professional organization membership

Recent clinical experience

Job description

Job Requirements

The Shock Trauma Outpatient Pavilion (STOP) at the University of Maryland Medical Center is a specialized, multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to providing comprehensive follow-up care for trauma patients recovering from acute injury. Located within the renowned R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, STOP supports continuity of care across trauma, neurosurgery, wound care, reconstructive surgery, and acute care emergency surgery services, ensuring patients receive coordinated, patient-centered treatment after discharge. The pavilion was designed to streamline recovery by bringing multiple specialties into one location, with the capacity to serve an estimated 15,000 patients annually and featuring integrated exam rooms, treatment spaces, and advanced care coordination resources. As part of a leading academic medical center that sees more than 284,000 outpatient visits each year, STOP plays a critical role in improving long-term outcomes, reducing complications, and supporting patients through every stage of trauma recovery.

Job Requirements

The Shock Trauma Outpatient Pavilion (STOP) at the University of Maryland Medical Center is a specialized, multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to providing comprehensive follow-up care for trauma patients recovering from acute injury. Located within the renowned R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, STOP supports continuity of care across trauma, neurosurgery, wound care, reconstructive surgery, and acute care emergency surgery services, ensuring patients receive coordinated, patient-centered treatment after discharge. The pavilion was designed to streamline recovery by bringing multiple specialties into one location, with the capacity to serve an estimated 15,000 patients annually and featuring integrated exam rooms, treatment spaces, and advanced care coordination resources. As part of a leading academic medical center that sees more than 284,000 outpatient visits each year, STOP plays a critical role in improving long-term outcomes, reducing complications, and supporting patients through every stage of trauma recovery.

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!

Part Time opportunity, two 10 hour shifts per week

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.

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.