Registered Nurse (RN)- Telemetry, full time

Internal Number: REF24943K

Registered Nurse – Telemetry- 3East
Full-time – Night Shift
Bel Air, MD

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:

• University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
• The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
• The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
• The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

JOB SUMMARY:

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 institution’s 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.

Clinical Practice:

1. Competency in care of unit specific patient population; independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills; engaged in advancing own practice.
2. Serves as a clinical resource for others.
3. Applies and integrates evidence into practice.
4. Functions effectively in roles specific to unit, such as arrest team for ICU, triage for ED, etc.
5. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care; independently advocating for patient/family needs.
6. Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely effective, efficient, equitable, patient centered care.

Professional Development:

1. Engaged in advancing own practice.
2. Responsible for maintaining competencies required for that patient care setting; focus on advancing own professional development.
3. Attends unit-based staff development independently.
4. Demonstrates the ability to serve as a trained preceptor and coach’s new nurse and students.
5. Contributes to developing/evaluating unit-based orientation and other education activities.
6. Contributes to nursing support personnel skills

THE MEDICAL HEART OF MARYLAND

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing approved by the board of nursing.
• Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Maryland.
• Certification in BLS required.

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