Charge Nurse (RN) Med Surg Orthopedic

Company: University of Maryland Medical System
Location: Glen Burnie
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

What You Will Do: Charge Nurse (RN) - Med Surg Ortho Full-Time - Day ShiftGlen Burnie, Maryland The Right Choice. Right Here.Join our team of Registered Nurses and provide the highest level of care. Experience the highest level of appreciation.At University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, our registered nurses have earned the highest level of respect as a critical factor in our success- and that of our patients. As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our nationally recognized facility features one of the state's busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another.As a Registered Nurse at UM BWMC, you'll experience:A supportive and collaborative work environmentA 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 annual leave; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistant program.Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement & continuing education options.Experience the appreciation you deserve.Unit Highlights:5 West, Med Surg Ortho, is a 30 private bed unit which provides care to medical/surgical inpatients with a specialty focus on the Orthopedic patientLength of stay for an orthopedic patient is 1- 3 days post opRoom 580 has the capacity to function as a negative pressure room, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for patients requiring airborne precautionsUnit provides 24-hour nursing care for patients ranging in age from 14 to 100+Opportunity to work with a wide variety of medical/surgical patients, but the majority of those treated are orthopedic medical and surgical patients, spine and back medical and surgical patients, vascular surgical patients and general surgical patientsPatients frequently present with diverse comorbidities to include hypertension, diabetes, chronic renal disease, chronic pain, and substance abuseTypical surgical treatment are for conditions such as bone fractures, degenerative joint diseases, osteomyelitis, and joint replacements, spinal stenosis, spondylitis, and herniated discsTypical surgical treatments include fusions, laminectomies, and decompressions with or without instrumentations, intramedullary nailing, internal and external fixation and tractionOpportunity to work with a very supportive team; high sense of teamworkResponsibilities/Tasks:Responsible for direct and indirect patient care in combination with education/staff development functions as well as designated management functions to promote high quality, cost effective health careResponsible for maintaining a safe environment for the patients and staff through guidance and supporting of his/her teamInterprets and assists primary RNs with performing complex patient-care procedures specific to their area of expertiseServes as a member of the Care Team that is accountable to function as a leader to accomplish an optimal outcome for the patients, staff and organizationResponsible for the assessment of patients including the development, evaluation and modification of the plan of careInterprets and performs complex patient-care procedures specific to their area of expertiseServes as a member of the Care Team and Support Team and have accountability to function as a team to accomplish patient outcomes identified in the pathway/plan of care What You Need to Be Successful:Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the programs in Maryland. Currently licensed as an RN in the state of MarylandSuccessful completion of a refresher course given by UM BWMC or approved by the Board of Nursing within past 6 months if nursing practice has not occurred within the past 5 yearsBSN, Bachelor's degree in another field, or specialty certification preferred and at least 1 year bedside nursing/RN experience required2+ years of RN acute care experience preferredMust maintain a position with an FTE of 0.6 or above, good attendance, good communication skills, flexibility with schedule and able to demonstrate being accountableComfort with holding others accountableDemonstrated leadership ability (if not already in lead role, participation in committees, team projects, other initiatives) We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Associated topics: ambulatory, asn, cardiothoracic, ccu, intensive care unit, mhb, nurse rn, psychiatric, recovery, transitional

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