Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiac Cath Lab

Company Description

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021!  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. 

The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians.

Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health.  Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

Job Description

SHIFT:  Days 6:30a - 5pm with on call - must live within 30 minutes of hospital.

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General Summary

This role is designed for the nurse who is a clinical and professional leader at the unit level. He/she advances evidence based practices, leads unit governance initiatives, and mentors others to achieve and grow in the role of the professional nurse. As a senior member of the practice partnership at the unit level, serves as a leader, change agent, and coordinator of patient care services within a specific service line. Takes a leadership role in overall design and implementation of a relationship-based care system that facilitates achievement of patient outcomes, supports continuity of care and patient flow between care delivery sites, and enhances patient safety and care giver satisfaction. Monitors the quality and cost effectiveness of nursing practice and governance systems at the unit level. Strives to provide an environment where patients, families, and colleagues collaborate in the delivery of care. Is accountable to peers for the advancement of professional practice on the unit, and to the manager for the totality of work performance. Is accountable to hold to the Service Standards and to the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values.

Mission

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse of unit to which assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirements

1. An Associate Degree in Nursing is required; Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing is preferred.
2. Current Maryland RN licensure is required prior to beginning orientation.
3. At least 2 years of ED or ICU RN experience is required.
4. Employees hired on or after July 1, 2018 will be required to complete a Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing within 5 years from the date of hire or transfer into a Clinical Nursing position.
5. Professional Certification is highly encouraged and required if the individual does not have a BSN.
6. If there is a gap in applied nursing experience of 5 years or more successful completion of a refresher course within past 6 months is required.

Qualifications

1. American Heart Association (AHA) BLS and ACLS required upon hire.
2. Maintains all Clinical Nurse I core expectations
3. Competent evaluation with successful passing of probation; current on all mandatory classes/training.
4. Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information
5. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

1. 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.

Professional Practice

1. Independentl