New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg

Company: University of Maryland Medical System
Location: Glen Burnie
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

What You Will Do:

New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Full-Time - Night Shift
Glen Burnie, Maryland
The Right Choice. Right Here.
Join our talented team of Registered Nurses and experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center - named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun in 2019.
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 facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC 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 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 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.Unit Details:
  4 South is a 24-bed acute medical/surgical observation unit with remote telemetry capability. 4 South has 24 private rooms which includes 2 rooms with negative airflow capabilities. Patients accepted to 4 South are from all areas of the hospital, including the Emergency Department, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). Patients may also be received directly from provider's offices or transferred from other facilities. The unit provides 24-hour nursing care to a diverse patient population. Patients are assigned to 4 South by the Bed Flow Coordinator or Nursing Supervisor in conjunction with the 4 South Charge Nurses.
  
  Nurse Residency Program:
  The Nurse Residency Program at University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center is a program that effectively supports new nurse graduates as they transition into their professional roles. Built on an evidence-based curriculum developed by experts from academic medical centers and nursing schools across the country, the program focuses on three critical areas: leadership, patient outcomes, and professional role.
  The curriculum contains a series of classroom learning and work experiences designed to assist new graduate nurses as they transition during the first year of practice to become leaders at the point of care. The program is intended for nurses who are in direct patient care roles. Transition experiences emphasize the development of the clinical leadership skills necessary for the advanced beginner nurse to be successful as a full partner on the healthcare team.
  Responsibilities/Tasks:
  Under limited supervision, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment of patients including the development, evaluation and modification of the plan of care. The RN interprets and performs complex patient-care procedures specific to their area of expertise. RN's are members 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. The Registered Nurse is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for care given to a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN provides care to those patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/technology, and other healthcare team member, according to established standards. Patients served include all age groups (Infant through Older Adult as identified in Performance Standards).
  
  What You Need to Be Successful:
  
  Minimum Education Requirements:
  
  • Graduate 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. ASN required, BSN preferred.
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  • Must be licensed as an RN in the state of Maryland prior to beginning orientation.Qualifications:
    
    • American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire
    • Must meet all unit specific certification requirements: (PALS, ACLS, NRP)
    • Must complete all of the Nurse Residency Program Requirements
    • Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information
    • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills
      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, bsn, ccu, domiciliary, hospice, maternal, surgery, surgical, tcu, unit

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