Job Description

General Summary

Under general supervision, provides and coordinates care to patients at UM Baltimore WashingtonMedical Center. Serves as a fully effective and participative member of the patient care team. Demonstrates and models the full rangeof nursing practices in both care provided and in participation in development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfactionwith service and cost effectiveness at the departmental level. Is accountable to the patients and families for the processes andoutcomes of care during their care throughout the entire spectrum of services. Patients served include adult through adult-geriatric.

Mission

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself toproviding the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Company Description

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.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or found by the Board to be substantiallyequivalent to the programs in Maryland. Currently licensed as an RN in the state of Maryland. BSN preferred. One (1) year of patientcare experience as an RN preferred. Previous Vascular experience strongly preferred. Successful completion of a refresher coursewithin the past six (6) months if nursing practice has not occurred within the past five (5) years. Previous experience using a businessoffice suite, such as Microsoft Office, is required. Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care isrequired.

Working Conditions

Works inside a clean, well-lighted office/clinic environment. May be exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations.May be physically or verbally abused by patients. May be expected to work past normal tour of duty if the need arises. Potential forregular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, requiring the observance of Standard (Universal) Precautions andsafe handling practices. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respiratormask fitting.

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, stooping and bending. Involves heavy lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling (up to and in excess of 100lbs.), in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy. Manual dexterity for operating equipment and computers; visual acuity forviewing display monitors and reading patient charts. Acute hearing required to assimilate oral communication from patients,physicians, other healthcare providers and family members.

Additional Information

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

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