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Registered Nurse (RN) Telemetry Intermediate Step-Down

Employer
University of Maryland Medical System
Location
Glen Burnie, MD
Closing date
Nov 18, 2019

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Industry
Healthcare
Function
Nurse
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
What You Will Do: Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry Intermediate Step-Down (6 West) Full-Time - Night Shift Glen Burnie, Maryland The Right Choice. Right Here. Join our team of Registered Nurses and provide the highest level of care. Experience the highest level of appreciation. At University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, our registered nurses have earned the highest level of respect as a critical factor in our success- and that of our patients. As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our nationally recognized facility features one of the state's busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. As a Registered Nurse at UM BWMC, you'll experience: A supportive and collaborative work environment A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage - Tax-Free Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement and more! Work Life Balance: You'll accrue annual leave; 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 & continuing education options. Experience the appreciation you deserve. Position Highlights: A collaborative approach is used from nursing, to physician, to ancillary staff providing a family friendly and inviting team. As an Intermediate Step-down Unit common skills focus on post op care related to complex gastrointestinal (GI), genitourinary (GU), vascular, and thoracic surgeries, as well as cardiac drips and advanced rhythm interpretation. Average patient ratio of 4:1 We offer the latest in evidence based practice and use of advanced technology to optimize the care we provide. The UM BWMC Improving Surgical Care & Recovery program for Colorectal Surgical patients piloted on 6 West was one of the Top Twenty Minogue Award winners presented at the 2019 Maryland Patient Safety Conference. We have a very active Unit Practice Council and we promote and encourage our team members to apply for advancement on our Professional Advancement Model and obtain certifications and advanced degrees BWMC is on our journey to become designated as a Pathway to Excellence organization by the American Nurse Credentialing Center, join a great team on 6 West at BWMC. Check out this link for more informatin about 6 West: Responsibilities/Tasks: 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. What You Need to Be Successful: Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the programs in Maryland Currently licensed as an RN in the state of Maryland - Successful completion of a refresher course within past 6 months if nursing practice has not occurred within the past 5 years 1+ years of RN Telemetry experience preferred/surgical RN experience a plus ACLS preferred, but can obtain in 6 months BSN preferred We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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