Registered Nurse II. FT Day Shift - Med Surg 3 South - MTC

Med Surg 3 South Registered Nurse Position

Med Surg 3 South is a 25-bed unit that specializes in managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary conditions, and infectious diseases.

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 minimum nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.

Current CPR certification required.

Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education every two years.

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).