Registered Nurse - General Surgery

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

Coordinates patient care activity on the phone and in the office and clinic, providing necessary support to the physician within established guidelines. Patient care activities within scope of nursing practice will include but are not limited to patient assessment, medication management, collaboration with healthcare providers, patient education, procedural management, and other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides compassionate and high-quality nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit. Initiates and implements patient care plan. Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees. Maintains evidence-based standards of patient care. Promotes a culture of patient safety when providing care. Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution. Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel. Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders. Administers medications and intravenous solutions safely and correctly. Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand. Participates in planning changes and improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, Associates Degree, or diploma in Nursing from an accredited institution
Current Maryland licensure or eligibility to obtain Maryland licensure
Excellent customer service and communication skills
CPR certification is required

Nice To Haves

Two to three years clinical experience preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates patient care activity on the phone and in the office and clinic
Provides support to the physician within established guidelines
Patient assessment
Medication management
Collaboration with healthcare providers
Patient education
Procedural management
Planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit
Initiates and implements patient care plan
Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees
Maintains evidence-based standards of patient care
Promotes a culture of patient safety when providing care
Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution
Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel
Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders
Administers medications and intravenous solutions safely and correctly
Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting
Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand
Participates in planning changes and improvements