Job Description

The Registered Nurse is responsible for patient care in collaboration with interdisciplinary health care providers to assess, plan, intervene, evaluate and document care in an individualized and age-appropriate manner which promotes patient safety and healing and according to hospital policy. 5 East and West comprise the hospital’s medical telemetry and stroke unit. This fast-paced floor focuses on acute and chronic conditions in a complex population of patients.

• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is dependent on several factors including years of relative experience to desired role, education, and certification/licensure. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Saint Joseph Medical Center supports career progression and offers a competitive benefit package that includes up to $5K tuition reimbursement per year (we are a qualified non-profit making you eligible for federal student loan forgiveness), full time benefits for part time/20 hours worked, Health, vision, dental, and mental health coverage, and 403 (b) match contribution for retirement!

What's in it for you?

• Multiple professional development opportunities inclusive of a Professional Advancement Model, Unit-based and Hospital-based Shared Governance Councils
• An organizational culture focused on staff engagement, high-quality patient outcomes, and high reliability principles.
• Complex care unit that will support a robust clinical skill-set.
• Supportive onboarding process and Nurse Residency Program for new nurses

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.