Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiac Cath Lab

Job Description

Job Description

SHIFT : Days 6 : 30a - 5pm with on call -mustlive within 30 minutes of hospital.

General Summary

This role is designed for the nurse who is a clinical and professional leader at the unit level. He / she advances evidence based practices, leads unit governance initiatives, and mentors others to achieve and grow in the role of the professional nurse. As a senior member of the practice partnership at the unit level, serves as a leader, change agent, and coordinator of patient care services within a specific service line. Takes a leadership role in overall design and implementation of a relationship-based care system that facilitates achievement of patient outcomes, supports continuity of care and patient flow between care delivery sites, and enhances patient safety and care giver satisfaction. Monitors the quality and cost effectiveness of nursing practice and governance systems at the unit level. Strives to provide an environment where patients, families, and colleagues collaborate in the delivery of care. Is accountable to peers for the advancement of professional practice on the unit, and to the manager for the totality of work performance. Is accountable to hold to the Service Standards and to the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values.

Mission

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.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse of unit to which assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirements

• An Associate Degree in Nursing is required; Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing is preferred.
• Current Maryland RN licensure is required prior to beginning orientation.
• At least 2years of ED or ICURN experience is required.
• 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 a Clinical Nursing position.
• Professional Certification is highly encouraged and required if the individual does not have a BSN.
• If there is a gap in applied nursing experience of 5 years or more successful completion of a refresher course within past 6 months is required.

Qualifications

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

Professional Practice

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Professional Development

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Organizational Innovation

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Leadership

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Patient Safety

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

Working Conditions

Additional Information

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

Compensation

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