Registered Nurse II, FT, Days - Emergency Department

Job Requirements 20K Sign on Bonus offered The Emergency Department is a 23-bed unit that must provide initial treatment for a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries. The ideal candidate for this position should have; * 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. * BSN preferred. * One year nursing experience. * Solid knowledge and clinical skills. * Provides independent care to unit specific patient population; serves as clinical resource for others, utilizes and integrates evidence into practice, functions effectively in roles specific to unit (such as arrest team for ICU, triage for ED, etc). * Serves as an effective primary coordinating nurse; collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs. * Serves as clinical resource for others * Assists in team development and evaluation of the Relationship-Based Care model; suggests methods for improvement. Participates in collection of data related to Relationship-Based Care outcomes (e.g. hand offs, medication safety, etc). * Participates in implementation efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI). Work 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.; BSN preferred. Up-to-date status on all mandatory training and classes. * One year nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills. * Current CPR certification required. * Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education every two years.