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Registered Nurse (RN) - SSP Level II - Critical Care Unit - West

Employer
University of Maryland Medical System
Location
Glen Burnie, MD
Closing date
Nov 19, 2019

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Industry
Healthcare
Function
Nurse
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
What You Will Do: Registered Nurse (RN) - SSP Level II - Critical Care Unit - West Supplemental/Per Diem - Day 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. Our Critical Care West (CCW) team at BWMC is looking for an experienced Critical Care / ICU Registered Nurse (RN), for its 24 bed unit. In this role, the RN will serve patients with acute, or potentially life threatening medical problems, ranging from 18-years-old and older adults that may be admitted directly from the Emergency Department, inpatient units, procedure areas, or other hospitals. Some of the major diagnosis Critical Care RNs will work with, includes the following: Sepsis Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Pneumonia Congestive heart failure Gastrointestinal bleeding End stage renal disease End stage liver disease Diabetic ketoacidosis Asthma exacerbation Myocardial infarction Rhythm disturbances Complications resulting from cancer Stroke/TIA Overdose needing mechanical ventilation Strategies to Assess and Meet Patient Care Needs A Collaborative approach is utilized in caring for our patients. Clinical assessment, patient interviews, rounds, patient outcome, and satisfaction data and communication, determine the patient's care requirements in the CCW with the patient and/or their designation spokesperson. A multidisciplinary team delivers care to patients in the CCW, which includes intensivists, attending physicians, fellows, house staff, nurse practitioners, nurses, patient care technicians, unit clerks, social workers, physical/occupational therapists, pharmacists, dieticians, and other ancillary services. All Services document in the medical record, which supports multidisciplinary patient care delivery along with daily patient rounds. Patient education is an interdisciplinary process. The patient's individual plan of care includes an educational assessment with educational interventions matched to patients and family educational needs. 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. BSN preferred. 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. ACLS and BLS required ICU / Critical Care experience required. 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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