Registered Nurse II, FT, Emergency Department - MTC

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

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.

Responsibilities include:

1. 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).
2. Serves as an effective primary coordinating nurse; collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs.
3. Serves as clinical resource for others.
4. 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).
5. Participates in implementation efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI).

Work experience includes:

• 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.

University of Maryland Medical Center