Senior Clinical Nurse 1 - PICU/PCICU - $15K Sign on Bonus

Senior Clinical Nurse 1 - PICU / PCICU - $15K Sign on Bonus

• Full-time
• Shift : Rotating
• Location : Medical Center
• Position Type : Non-Exempt

Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care.

Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing.

Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won’t find a more vibrant place to work!

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General Summary

This role is designed for the nurse who is a clinical and professional leader at the unit level. Demonstrates effective and consistent leadership behaviors in advancing evidence-based practices, leading unit governance initiatives, and coaching others to achieve and grow in the role of the professional nurse.

Education and 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.
• As of July 1, 2013 BSN or Conferred BSN degree required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Relevant clinical work experience related to practice on the unit.
• Maintenance of 20 contact hours of education every two years.
• Member of a professional organization.
• Must be at least a 0.50 FTE.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Current and active specialty certification, OR o Current matriculation or completion of a degree or certificate program (Post-Baccalaureate or higher, 12 credits or greater) within the past 24 months, OR o Formal teaching (submit signed Approval for Formal Teaching ) within the past 24 months, OR o Member of a professional association board or committee within the past 24 months (not a hospital committee), OR o Actively participates as a peer reviewer for a professional journal (minimum of 2 / year, submit signed Peer Reviewer Validation Form ).

Demonstrated ability to assume a clinical leadership role. Demonstrated effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.

Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information.

Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan and the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age-specific needs.

Demonstrated / documented highly effective interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.

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

• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices, and communicates the same to those in charge.

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

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