Nursing Jobs in White Marsh, MD

Registered Nurse (RN), Oncology Outpatient

University of Maryland Medical System Glen Burnie, MD

Job Requirements General Summary Under limited supervision, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment of patients including the development, evaluation and modification of the plan of care. The RN interprets and performs complex patient-care procedures specific to their area of expertise. RN’s are members of the Care Team and Support Team and have accountability to function as a team to accomplish patient outcomes identified in the pathway/plan of care. The Registered Nurse is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for care given to a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN 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. Patients served include all age groups (Infant through Older Adult as identified in Performance Standards). Principal Responsibilities And Tasks 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. Participates as a member of the Patient Care Team by providing functional supervision and by delegating duties to other care team members as they provide appropriate direct patient care duties. Carries out performance standards for charge nurse; when assigned that duty, as delineated in the delivery of care methodology. Assigns nursing care responsibilities to staff. Participates as a member of the care team to provide direct care requiring the skills/qualifications of the RN. Performs assessment/data collection in an ongoing and systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status. Formulates a goal-directed plan of care with patient/family which is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnoses/patient care needs/problems and patient outcomes. Functions to establish priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment and supplies. Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet these. Performs documentation duties on unit and in patient record which are timely, accurate, concise and legible. Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills as outlined in generic and unit specific manuals and performance standards; assists physicians with procedures; implements care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent and continuous manner. Demonstrates appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of healthcare members, patient care and unit activities. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient/family rights, as identified with the institution. Demonstrates competence in patient/SO education, as validated by direct clinical observation. Identifies and responds to patients’ need for pain management from arrival to departure. Evaluates effectiveness of care given by all healthcare team members in progressing patient toward outcomes. Collaborates with Case Manager to evaluate outcomes and effectiveness of plan of care. Work Experience Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the programs in Maryland. Currently licensed as an RN in the state of Maryland. Successful completion of a refresher course within past 6 months if nursing practice has not occurred within the past 5 years. Current BLS certification or obtained prior to providing direct patient care is required. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities 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 possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs. Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are required to interact with patient families, departmental units, medical and nursing staff on all essential matters. Demonstrated/documented effective interpersonal skills. Maintains updated hospital safety and other mandatory training. Updated immunizations as recommended per practice area. 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. Implements policies, procedure, and standards 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.

Nurse Coordinator Ambulatory Services CN II

University of Maryland Medical System Towson, MD

Job Requirements Patient education for Surgical Oncology for The liver and Pancreas Center/General Surgery also Wound Care. General Summary This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses at SJMC who have greater than 12 months experience. This nurse will be competent in the skills/knowledge required and fully participate in unit governance. Independently provides and coordinates care provided to patients within a clinical specialty. Serves as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Demonstrates and models the full range of nursing professional practice in both care provided and in participation in development of strategies to improve patient outcomes, satisfaction with service and cost effectiveness at the unit level. Is accountable to patients and families for the processes and outcomes of care during an episode of care. Is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice on the unit, and to the nurse manager for the totality of work performance. Principal Responsibilities And Tasks The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Clinical Practice/Care Delivery Competent in care of practice setting specific patient population; independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills; engaged in advancing own practice. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs. Provides direct and indirect care in area of specialization to patients and families, and objectively and systematically evaluates the quality and appropriateness of care delivery. Serves a clinical resource to others. Serves as an effective Primary Coordinating Nurse; collaborates and coordinates with physicians and all disciplines involved in the patient’s care to assure timely progress toward the best clinical outcome in the most cost effective manner. Provides symptom management strategies to a defined patient population in collaboration with physician. Utilizes and integrates evidence into practice. Triages patient telephone inquiries and provides consultations as needed. Provides extensive patient education regarding disease process, treatment plan, and symptom management. Expertise in specialty area enables nurse coordinator to triage and assess patients in order to provide optimum level of care. Assists patients and families through disease process and along the care continuum. Ensures development and implementation of effective discharge plans and concurrently and retrospectively reviews patients for medical appropriateness and risk management issues. Assists patients with authorizing and pre-certification of insurance coverage for tests as ordered as part of the treatment plan. Practice Focus Areas: Active participant in Clinical Practice governance activities. Develops patient education materials and overall process for practice setting-based patient education. Assists in the development of clinical practice protocols and standards. Professional Development Responsible for maintaining competencies required for the patient care setting; focus on advancing own professional development. Attends educational offerings and in-services independently. Serves as preceptor, coach, mentor to new nurses, students. Contributes to ancillary personnel skills and development. Fosters educational development of self and staff and promotes the development of a multi disciplinary patient care philosophy at SJMC. Practice Focus Areas: Active participant in Professional Development governance activities. Contributes to practice setting-based education and learning activities (2/year that could be posters, storyboards, presentation, in-service, group project). Assists with developing/evaluating practice setting-based orientation program. Serves as Super-user or assists in competency validation. Provides health-related contributions through community services, such as health fairs. Service Quality/Safety Models customer service behaviors; supports “Best Practices” for customer service; learning service recovery skills. Participates in some or all elements of research. Manages/coordinates activities designed to improve performance in assigned programs. Participates in practice setting based PI efforts; assists in development of action plans and supports implementation. Participates in implementation efforts addressing NSQI. Reports the status of progress and recommends/implements appropriate measures for Performance Improvement (PI). Actively endorses evidence based practice; participates in practice setting based research. Practice Focus Areas: Active participant in clinic based Process Improvement activities. Collects patient/family satisfaction data; assists with tracking and developing action plans for improvement. Participates in collection of data related to outcomes, e.g. hand offs, medication safety, etc Participates in practice setting-based research activities and/or research council or team. Assists with TJC readiness. Unit Operations Serves to problem solve; focusing on operational issues that may impede patient outcomes in a timely manner. Participates in teambuilding efforts on the practice setting; supports and models teamwork. Fully participates in nursing governance. Accountable for compliance with regulatory requirements and holds others accountable. Participates and supports the AACN guidelines for Healthy Work Environment (communication, collaboration, effective decision making, recognition, leadership, staffing). Practice Focus Areas: Participates in practice setting-based Reward and Recognition activities. Leads efforts that support practice setting operations such as equipment maintenance, scheduling, etc. Orients nurses to governance structure and councils. Contributes to development of ambulatory-based peer review processes; actively participates in individual peer review feedback. Identifies areas impacting practice setting operations and assists in developing/implementing action plans. Participates as member of a team focusing on elements within the Healthy Work Environment. Work Experience 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. Up-to-date status on all mandatory training and classes. Bachelor’s degree required. BSN required for hires after July 1, 2008 A. Nurses on UMMS payroll by 7/1/08 must have a Bachelor’s degree or active enrollment with graduation within 5 years of promotion. Bachelor’s degree can be in any field through June 2012. External candidates must have BSN. 1 year previous experience in an ambulatory surgical practice. Surgical Oncology experience. Current CPR certification required. Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education every two years or 5 per year. Member of a professional organization. Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.