Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department, Nights

University of Maryland Medical System-posted 4 days ago
$37 - $54/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Glen Burnie, MD
1,001-5,000 employees
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Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another. The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care. NIGHT SHIFT - 8p-830a 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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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 1 year of 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.
  • If there is 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 required upon hire
  • Must meet all unit specific certification requirements: (PALS, ACLS, NRP)
  • 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
  • Professional Certification is highly encouraged.
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