Company Description
Located in Largo in the heart of Prince George's County, our new state-of-the-art regional medical center (UM Capital Region Medical Center) will provide improved access to primary and ambulatory care services, and serve as a tertiary care center for critically ill patients. In addition, our new space will allow us to expand our offerings as a community partner to help improve the health status of Prince George's County residents.
Job Description
* 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 (as defined by each department/unit)
* 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.
* Serves as an effective primary coordinating nurse; collaborates with inter disciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs.
* Serves as clinical resource for others.
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.
* Up-to-date status on all mandatory training and classes.
* One year nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.
* Diploma in nursing or Associates Degree in nursing required.
* Current BLS certification required. Unit based licensure as required for the role as defined at the unit/department level. (examples include but are not limited to Neonatal Resuscitation Program [NPR], Certification in Pre-Transport/Post-Resuscitation Stabilization Care of Sick Infants for Neonatal Healthcare Providers [STABLE], Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS), Trauma 101, etc.)
* Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education every two years.
* Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Scheduling Requirement : 96 hours in 4 week scheduling cycle, 32 of 96 hours must be on a weekend shift. One summer and one winter holiday commitment