Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiac Cath Lab

University of Maryland Medical System•Glen Burnie, MD

9d•$37 - $54•Onsite

About The Position

SHIFT: Days 6:30a - 5pm with on call - must live within 30 minutes of hospital. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Summary This role is designed for the nurse who is a clinical and professional leader at the unit level. He/she advances evidence based practices, leads unit governance initiatives, and mentors others to achieve and grow in the role of the professional nurse. As a senior member of the practice partnership at the unit level, serves as a leader, change agent, and coordinator of patient care services within a specific service line. Takes a leadership role in overall design and implementation of a relationship-based care system that facilitates achievement of patient outcomes, supports continuity of care and patient flow between care delivery sites, and enhances patient safety and care giver satisfaction. Monitors the quality and cost effectiveness of nursing practice and governance systems 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 professional practice on the unit, and to the manager for the totality of work performance. Is accountable to hold to the Service Standards and to the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values. Mission All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve. Reporting Relationships Reports to Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse of unit to which assigned.

Requirements

An Associate Degree in Nursing is required; Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing is preferred.
Current Maryland RN licensure is required prior to beginning orientation.
At least 2 years of ED or ICU RN experience is required.
Employees hired on or after July 1, 2018 will be required to complete a Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing within 5 years from the date of hire or transfer into a Clinical Nursing position.
Professional Certification is highly encouraged and required if the individual does not have a BSN.
If there is a gap in applied nursing experience of 5 years or more successful completion of a refresher course within past 6 months is required.
American Heart Association (AHA) BLS and ACLS required upon hire.
Maintains all Clinical Nurse I core expectations
Competent evaluation with successful passing of probation; current on all mandatory classes/training.
Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills
Competent in care of unit specific patient population and functions effectively in roles specific to the unit
Utilizes and integrates evidence into practice
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs
Transitions from task-based care to holistic care
Participates in unit based Clinical Practice activities
Integrates patient education materials utilizing the Teach Back methodology
Assists in the development of clinical practice guidelines and standards for unit
Services as Clinical Resource for others
Engaged in advancing own practice
Contributes to ancillary personnel skills and development
Participates in unit based Professional Development activities
Contributes to unit-based education and learning activities (One (1) per year that could be posters, storyboards, presentation, in-service, group project)
Completes a minimum of ten (10) CE’s annually (a minimum of 50% of the 10 continuing education hours must be directly related to the full scope of your certification and/or specialty; a minimum of 50% of your 10 continuing education hours must be formally approved CE’s) or successful completion of six (6) credit hours towards a BSN or master’s degree
Member of professional organization
Serves as super-user or subject matter expert (SME)
Participates in organizational or community service programs, such as Health Fairs, walks, booths, schools, churches, etc.
Achieves professional certification in area of practice
Achieves a BS from a College of Nursing
Demonstrates knowledge of Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI), National Hospital Quality Measures, National Patient Safety Goals, HCAHPS and contributes to unit initiatives to improve them
Participates in the unit-based process improvement (PI) efforts and assists in development of action plans and supports implementation
Participates in the elements of research
Assists with regulatory readiness
Models professional behavior and culture of excellence standards on a consistent basis with emphasis on the UM BWMC model of care
Participates in organizational regulatory readiness
Participates in unit-based research activities
Participates in the development of patient education materials
Delegates appropriately to other healthcare team members
Participates in teambuilding efforts on units; supports and models teamwork throughout the organization
Participates in unit/hospital-based committee or councils
Participates and supports the AACN guidelines for Healthy Work Environment (communication, collaboration, effective decision making, recognition, leadership, staffing).
Complies with standards for unit operations (equipment, scheduling guidelines, etc.)
Provides feedback for peer review as requested
Performs charge role for assigned shifts as needed; supports charge nurse decisions
Serves as preceptor, coach, mentor to new nurses and students
Participates in unit-based reward and recognition activities
Leads efforts that support unit operations such as equipment maintenance, scheduling, etc.
Contributes to development of and participates in unit-based peer review processes
Participates as team member focusing on elements within the Healthy Work Environment
Participates in the peer interview process
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.
Implements policies, procedure, and standards consistently in the performance of assigned duties.
Develops effective working relationships and maintains good communication with other team members.
Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.