Wound Care Certified Registered Nurse (RN) at University of Maryland Medical System Towson, MD

Wound Care Certified Registered Nurse (RN) job at University of Maryland Medical System. Towson, MD. When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine. Job Description Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 3 x 8 hour shifts to completed between 8am - 4pm ASSESS: Collaborates with patient, significant other and interdisciplinary health care providers to assess, plan, intervene evaluate, and document care in an individualized and age appropriate manner which promotes patients safety and healing and according to hospital policy. Completes initial assessment and screenings. Reassesses patient condition upon handoff and after therapeutic interventions. Assesses learning needs, readiness to learn and actual or potential barriers to learning. EVALUATE: Interprets and utilizes clinical data and history in the plan of care. Evaluates patient progress towards goals. Communicates patient handoff with appropriate detail. (i.e. shift report guided by the plan of care or any other pertinent documents). Follows through that patient care issues are addressed following chain of command. Recognizes changes in patient condition, communicates to appropriate health care personnel. INTERVENE: Promotes and maintains a safe, clean and orderly environment. Acts as a patient advocate and upholds patient rights. Delegates work to care team. Responds effectively in emergency situations. Documents accurately in a legible and timely manner. Provides medical and nursing therapeutic interventions. Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and family while providing care. Incorporates education into daily patient activity (i.e. medication, equipment, food-drug interactions). PLAN: Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations. Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care. Develops measurable plan of care goals congruent with evidenced based standards (e.g. core measures). Plans delivery of care according to patient acuity and staff competencies. Individualizes educational plan based on age,diagnosis, cultural and spiritual values. Consults and collaborates with other HealthCare professionals. Anticipates potential length of stay or discharge problems and adjusts plan. What’s in it for you? Flexible schedule Highly autonomous role, working closely with by nursing and providers to make recommendations on care Relationship building with patients as they travel throughout the hospital Outstanding patient outcomes as it relates to HAPI Qualifications 4 year / Bachelor's Degree: BS in Nursing (Required) Master's Degree (Preferred) Certification in WOC Nursing (Required) BLS Certification (Required) State Registered Nurse License (Required)Active Membership in a wound care educational organization (preferred) Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Pay Range:$37- $54.18 Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential #J-18808-Ljbffr Carlsbad Tech