PAM RN V- Unit Based

Job Description Under limited supervision, this role is responsible for the assessment of patients including the development, evaluation and modification of the plan of care. Provides care to those patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/technology, and other healthcare team member, according to established standards. Interprets and performs complex patient-care procedures specific to their area of expertise. Role functions as members of the Care Team and Support Team and has accountability to function as a team to accomplish patient outcomes identified in the pathway and plan of care. Patients served include all age groups (Infant through Older Adult as identified in Performance Standards). Principal Responsibilities And Tasks Provides care of unit‑specific and/or hospital‑based patient population; independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills; engaged in advancing own practice. Utilizes and integrates evidence into practice. Accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care. Accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs. Serves as clinical resource as needed. Participates in implementation efforts addressing Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQI). Complies with standards and supports activities for regulatory compliance. Supports leader and charge nurse decisions. Serves as an effective primary coordinating nurse as required. Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely effective, efficient, equitable, patient‑centered care. Follows and supports the AACN guidelines for Healthy Work Environment (communication, collaboration, effective decision making, recognition, leadership, staffing); participates as team member focusing on elements within the Healthy Work Environment. Performs other duties as assigned. Patient Safety Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives. Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety. Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority. Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge. Education & 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. Member in a professional organization is preferred. Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Responsible for maintaining competencies required for the patient care setting; focus on advancing own professional development Ability to practice and adhere to the guidelines specified in the UMMC Role of the Professional Nurse Job Charter/Description. Demonstrates highly effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates leadership qualities through effectiveness as charge nurse, preceptor, or clinical resource. Demonstrates effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member. Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information. Ability to participate in team‑building efforts on units; supports and models teamwork Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population‑specific and age specific needs. Benefits Pay is a $60.00 per hour, flat rate #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Maryland Medical System