Registered Nurse (RN), Labor & Delivery, Full-Time Rotating, $15k Sign On Bonus

Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:

• University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health fact sheet
• University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Aberdeen
  • View the UM UCMC Aberdeen information sheet
• University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air
  • View the UM UCMC Bel Air information sheet
• The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
• The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
• The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD
• Klein Family Center, Bel Air, MD

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery
Full time Day/Night Rotating

$15k Sign-on Bonus; restrictions may apply

General Summary

A clinically competent professional who utilizes the nursing process to direct and deliver care to the patient population on an assigned unit.

• Assesses and documents accurately the physical, psychosocial, educational, spiritual/cultural, and discharge planning needs of the patient/family.
• Develops a prioritized plan of care (POC) based on medical diagnosis and identified patient/family needs.  Updates POC daily. 
• Implements the plan of care by performing evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem: administers/monitors blood transfusions, medications, IV therapy per hospital policy.  Demonstrates ability to function effectively in clinical emergencies. Demonstrates skills and competencies with:

• • Maintains BLS, NRP, STABLE
  • C-EFM required for Labor & Delivery nurses within 12-18 months after hire
  • All Labor & Delivery and Special Care Nursery nurses will be required to orient and maintain competencies as a Mother/Baby RN
• Sets priorities and organizes work effectively.
• Provides health teaching that addresses such topics as risk-reducing behaviors, activities of daily living, infection prevention behaviors and patient rights and responsibilities.
• Assures the Environment of Care is maintained according to regulatory guidelines.
• Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of the expected outcomes.
• Assures compliance with all National Hospital Quality Measures
• Ensures compliance with all National Patient Safety Goals and infection control standards. Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Demonstrates skills and competencies for the adolescent, adult and elderly patient.
• Maintains and is accountable for required 20 CEUs for the year.
• Submits PAM yearly completion list, if applicable.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues; assists others with implementation of care.
• Partners with others to effect change and generate positive outcomes through knowledge of the patient, use of SBAR communication and hand-off communication per policy. 
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice by delivering care tha