Registered Nurse, Emergency Department - Cambridge, United States - University of Maryland Medical System

Description

Company Description

At Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on patients and families. Youll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Our comprehensive system has many locations and practice options to choose from throughout the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

• Assesses, plans, implements, teaches, evaluates, coordinates, supervises, and provides quality skilled nursing care to assigned patients of all ages under the direct order of a physician in accordance with agency policy and procedures. Supports System and Nursing Strategic Plans, Relationship-Based Care, and Shared Leadership.
• This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses who have greater than 12 months experience. Provides and coordinates independent care to patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team.
• Utilizes the institutions care delivery and professional practice models as the frame of reference for practicing as a professional nurse. Participates in activities to develop own practice, and to support group practice goals at the unit level.
• 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.
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Current RN licensure in the State of Maryland, or compact state. Minimum of two (2) year experience as an ED RN required, acute care preferred. Valid CPR. Valid Drivers License.
• ACLS, PALS, NNR required or ready to be obtained before hire.
• The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the age of the patients served. He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status, to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the necessary care as described in the departments policies and procedures.
  
  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.