Registered Nurse (RN), Spinal Cord Unit, Days - 10K Sign On Bonus

Job DescriptionFulltime - NightBaltimore, MDUNIQUE IS WHAT WE ARE!As a Registered Nurse at UM Rehab & Ortho, you'll experience : * A supportive and collaborative work environment* A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage - Tax-Free Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement and more!* Work-Life Balance : You'll accrue vacation + holiday + sick leave and personal leave days;

we offer dependent care reimbursement, short / long term disability, and an employee assistance program.* Educational Assistance : We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement & continuing education options.

FREE ParkingThis 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 interdisciplinary team.

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 : * 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 (such as charge nurse, etc.

Accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care.* Accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance.

• Serves as an effective primary nurse; collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient / family needs.
• Serves as clinical resource for others.Company DescriptionWe're making Maryland stronger!With roots that go as far back as 1895, the UM Rehab & Ortho Institute continues to be a pioneer in orthopedics and neurological disorders.

From bones to brains, our cutting-edge hospital heals even the most serious of injuries, specializing in everything from total joint replacement to spinal cord injuries and neurological condition.

In total, our 141-bed facility welcomes over 3,000 patients every year. As the state's largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation services, we offer some of the most advanced therapies for stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic and sports injury, among many others.

The Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program at the University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute helps people with a spinal injury achieve their highest level of independence.

Patients receive physical, occupational, speech / language and recreational therapy six days a week. Patients admitted to the inpatient portion of the Spinal Cord Injury Program must be able to actively participate in three or more hours of daily therapy.

The length of stay for spinal cord injury patients is between two to eight weeks depending on individual needs. Over 80 percent of our patients return home after discharge.

The Spinal Cord Injury Program places a strong emphasis on patient / caregiver education and is one of only two facilities in Maryland accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

QualificationsEducation & Experience* Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland, or eligible to practice due to Compact state agreements outlined through the MD Board of Nursing, is required.

• Associate's degree required; BSN preferred.* One year nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.* Current CPR certification required.
• Up-to-date status on all mandatory training and classes.* Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education every two years.
• Member of a professional organization.* Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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