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Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Access Team

Employer
University of Maryland Medical System
Location
Parkville, 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) - Vascular Access Team Per Diem/ Supplemental - Rotating Shift Baltimore, Maryland We are seeking a Per Diem/ Supp Vascular Access Team Registered Nurse to join our nursing team at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus. University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy. Located in Baltimore's cultural center near the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, UMMC Midtown Campus is a 200-bed non-profit, community teaching hospital, and part of the University of Maryland Medical System. When you join or team of Registered Nurses, you'll become a part of a close-knit group of more than 1,000 staff members who provide care in 30+ specialties . Our team is focused on delivering the best care possible to every patient and to supporting each other. As a Registered Nurse at UMMC Midtown Campus, you'll experience: A competitive pay scale A collaborative and compassionate environment A comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental and vision coverage Vacation time + sick time + personal days, tuition reimbursement, retirement contributions and more! When we say "our community" we mean it. Clinical Practice: Provides independent care to unit specific patient population; serves as clinical resource for others, utilizes and integrates evidence into practice, functions effectively in roles specific to unit (such as arrest team for ICU, triage for ED, etc). Accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care. Accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance. Serves as an effective primary coordinating nurse; collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs. Serves as clinical resource for others. Service/Quality: Assists in team development and evaluation of the Relationship-Based Care model; suggests methods for improvement. Participates in collection of data related to Relationship-Based Care outcomes (eg hand offs, medication safety, etc). Participates in implementation efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI). Participates and contributes to Performance Improvement, or Evidence Based Practice, or research at the unit level. Complies with standards and participates with unit level activities for regulatory compliance. Unit Operations: Supports charge nurse decisions; performs charge role for assigned shifts as needed. Follows and supports the AACN guidelines for Healthy Work Environment (communication, collaboration, effective decision making, recognition, leadership, staffing); participates as team member focusing on elements within the Healthy Work Environment. Assists in the development of clinical practice protocols and standards for unit. Participates in unit based process governance activities: Performance Improvement, Professional Development, Clinical Practice, Teamwork, etc.; assists in development of action plans and supports implementation. Orients Clinical Nurse I to unit level governance structure and councils. What You Need to Be Successful: Qualifications Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice with Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required. BSN preferred. Up-to-date status on all mandatory training and classes. One year nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills. Current BLS certification required through American Heart Association. Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education every two years. Member of a professional organization. Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting. 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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