Registered Nurse II (RN), ICU Nights

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Job Description

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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.

Job Description

Clinical Nurse ll (RN) ICU

Full-time Day Shift

UM Capital Regional Medical Center - Largo, MD

Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus

UM Capital Region Health has changeUP everything with the construction of UM Capital Region Medical Center, a new, state-of-the-art hospital facility.

Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George's County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center offers improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serves as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients.

Our new space allows us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George's County residents.

In partnership with the University of Maryland Medical System, UM Capital Region Medical Center was built from the ground up to meet the changing needs of our community :

• Heart & Vascular Institute with dedicated cardiac intensive care unit
• Designated Stroke Center
• Dedicated floor for Women's and Infants Health
• Large, private Labor & Delivery suites
• Dedicated water birth room
• Dedicated OB operating rooms
• Special Care Nursery
• Large, private postpartum rooms with large showers, bassinet and sleeping area for birth partner
• Healing Garden
• Level II Trauma Center
• 2 Helipads including one large enough to accommodate Marine One
• 24 / 7 emergency care with 41 treatment bays
• Expanded surgical services capabilities
• Dedicated cardiac OR
• Dedicated trauma OR
• Hybrid OR with in-room diagnostics
• Orthopedic OR
• Endoscopy Suites
• Catheterization and electrophysiology labs
• Interventional radiology
• 205 licensed beds in private rooms
• 32 Bed intensive care unit
• In and outpatient behavioral health

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.

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.

These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

Clinical Practice :

1. Provides independent care to unit specific patient population; serves as clinical resource for others, utilizes and integrates evidence into practice, functions effectively in roles specific to unit (as defined by each department / unit)

2. Accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care.

3. Accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.

4. Serves as an effective primary coordinating nurse; collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient / family needs.

5. Serves as clinical resource for others.

Service / Quality :

Assists in team development and evaluation of tenants of Patient and Family Centered Care, suggests methods for improvement.

Participates in collection of data related to outcomes (e.g. hand offs, medication safety, etc).

• Participates in implementation efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI).
• Participates and contributes to Performance Improvement, or Evidence Based Practice, or research at the unit level.
• Complies with standar

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Currently licensed as an RN in the state of Maryland or Compact State RN license.
• BLS certification required.

Additional Information

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

Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus