University of Maryland Medical System
Registered Nurse, Operating Room, Part-time
Chestertown, MD 21620 · US
About the role
Job RequirementsRegistered Nurse Operating Room
We are looking for a talented Registered Nurse to join our team here at Shore Regional Medical Center.
As a team member at Shore, you’ll experience:
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- An Achievable Professional Advancement Model: Opportunities to progress in function, skills, and pay through our achievable promotion schedule
- A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans, and more!
- A highly competitive wage scale: Annual merit increases and a base wage scale that is measured against market standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
- The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
- These are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
Clinical Practice:
- Competency in care of unit specific patient population; independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills; engaged in advancing own practice.
- Serves as a clinical resource for others.
- Applies and integrates evidence into practice.
- Functions effectively in roles specific to unit, such as arrest team for ICU, triage for ED, etc.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care; independently advocating for patient/family needs
- Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely effective, efficient, equitable, patient centered care.
Service/Quality:
- Understands and contributes to unit-based outcomes associated with National Hospital Quality Measures (NDNQI), Nursing Sensitive Quality Indicators, and Facility Annual Operational Plan.
- Contributes to and endorses some or all elements of research/EBP/QI.
- Provides high quality, safe, patient centered care with focus on exceeding service expectations.
- Accountable for compliance with regulatory requirements and holds others accountable; participates in tracer activities when requested.
Patient Safety
- Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
- Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
- Implements policies, procedures, and guidelines consistently in the performance of assigned duties.
- Develops effective working relationships and maintains good communication with other team members.
- Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.
- Participates in hospital, departmental and/or unit patient safety initiatives.
Qualifications
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.
- Current AHA BLS certification required. Must meet all unit specific certification requirements: (PALS, ACLS, NRP).
- More than 12 months nursing experience.
- Meets licensing requirements to practice registered nursing in the State of Maryland. Must meet all applicable federal, state, and local professional requirements.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
- Pay Range: $40.50-$56.99
- Other Compensation (if applicable):
- Shift differentials apply
- UMMS Benefits Guide