RN - Registered Nurse / Graduate Nurse -Medical Care - Glen Burnie, MD, United States - University of Maryland Medical System

Description

Summer Cohort July/August

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); 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.

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.
This role is reserved for the new graduate or nurse with less than 12 months experience. The nurse will utilize this time to learn the institution and nursing practice. Utilizes Relationship Based Care and the Nursing Process as the frame of reference for practice as a professional nurse. Participates in activities to develop own practice, and to support professional practice goals at the unit level. Functions effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team. Strives to provide an environment where patients, families, and colleagues collaborate in the delivery of care.

Is accountable to patient, family and team members for care provided and to the nurse manager for totality of work performance.

Is accountable to hold to the Service Standards and to the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values.

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.

Reports to Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse of unit to which assigned.
An Associate Degree in Nursing is required; Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing is preferred.
# 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 Clinical Nurse I position.

Must meet all unit specific certification requirements: (Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information
# Expected to work on rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as necessary. May be expected to work on other than regular unit to provide adequate staffing, if the need arises. Participates in temporary assignment measures of department of Nursing. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, requiring the observance of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting.
Standing, sitting, bending and walking is required 0-5 hours/shift. 0-3 hours/shift, in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy. Includes reaching for, fingering, grasping and handling equipment/supplies 0-3 hours/shift. Requires hearing/listening to differentiate sounds 0-3 hours/shift. Visual acuity is necessary to read labels, charts, documents and use various instruments 0-3 hours/shift.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.