Company Description

THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND

Treating over 330,000 patients every year, the University of Maryland Medical Center is at the vital core of Maryland's health care system and community. We're known for our prestigious expertise in innovative research and education, along with the talented staff and advanced centers that make it all possible. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, the world's first center dedicated to trauma, treats more than 7,500 critically injured patients a year with an incredible 97 percent survival rate. We also have one of the nation's largest kidney and pancreas transplant programs at The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Division of Transplantation, home to Maryland's first steroid-free protocol and pancreas/kidney transplant. From our National Cancer Institute-designated UM Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center to The University of Maryland's Children's Hospital, one of the largest pediatric centers in the state, we are dedicated to saving and transforming lives.

General Summary

Utilizes the nursing process as the frame of reference for practice as a professional registered nurse in collaboration with members of the permanent nursing staff.  Accountable to the patient and family for care provided and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.

II.    Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

1.    Provides safe care to patients, using appropriate nursing judgment.
2.    Keeps self current with and adheres to standards of practice and institutional/unit policies.
3.    Demonstrates current knowledge of assigned patient’s health status, treatment, care and progress and follows the plan of care based on this information.
4.    Organizes care and sets priorities based on the most pertinent needs of each patients.
5.    Seeks guidance from appropriate resources when necessary and validates decisions when appropriate.
6.    Responds appropriately in emergency conditions.
7.    Recognizes changes in patient’s physical and mental states and takes appropriate actions.
8.    Keeps self current with regard to required certification such as, CPR, infection control, and fire and safety.
9.    Establishes collaborative relationships with other health team members in determining patient health care needs.
10.    Recognizes and responds to and relates verbal, non-verbal, and written communication in a clear and concise manner.

III.    Qualifications

1.    Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
2.    Current licensure in the State of Maryland as a Registered Nurse.
3.    Minimum of 1 year of recent clinical experience as an R.N.:  (however, type of experience requirements may vary depending upon specific qualifications established at the unit level).
4.    Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.

IV.    Working Conditions

1.    Weekend, holidays, and a specific number of days per month may be required.
2.    Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment.

V.     Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.

1.    Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.

2.    Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.

3.    Implements policies, procedure, and standards consistently in the performance of assigned duties.

4.    Develops effective working relationships and maintains good communication with other team members.

5.    Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

Qualifications

1.    Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
2.    Current licensure in the State of Maryland as a Registered Nurse.
3.    Minimum of 1 year of recent clinical experience as an R.N.:  (however, type of experience requirements may vary depending upon specific qualifications established at the unit level).
4.    Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.  The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit/area/department policies and procedures.