Job Description

General Summary

This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses who have greater than 12 months experience. Provides and coordinates independent care to patients within a clinical specialty as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team.  Utilizes the institution’s care delivery and professional practice models as the frame of reference for practicing as a professional nurse.  Participates in activities to develop own practice, and to support group practice goals at the unit level.  Is accountable to patient, family and team members for care provided and to the nurse manager for totality of work performance. Is accountable to hold to the Service Standards and to the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values.

Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland.  We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all.  Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities.  We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:

University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital (UM HMH), Havre de Grace, MDUniversity of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MDThe Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MDThe Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MDThe Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MDQualifications

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.More than 12 months nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.Current AHA BLS certification required.  Must meet all unit specific certification requirements: (PALS, ACLS, NRP)  Additional Information

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