Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Job ID: 95952
Hours of Work: 8a -8p
What You Will Do:
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Full-Time – Day Shift
Glen Burnie, Maryland
The Power of Caring
Within all of us there is untold power. An unstoppable strength. A desire to do more.
Join our talented team of Registered Nurses and experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021!
At University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, our registered nurses have earned the highest level of respect as a critical factor in our success— and that of our patients. As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another.
Click HERE to meet our Chief Nursing Officer and learn more about nursing at UM BWMC.
Cardiac PCU is a 30-bed fast-paced, cardiac and stroke unit. Our unit often accepts between 12 and 20 admissions in a 24-hr period. The most frequent diagnosis seen on our unit include chest pain, NSTEMI, STEMI, A-Fib w/ RVR, Stroke, CHF Exacerbations, COPD, Pneumonia, and Sepsis. During the COVID surge, our unit has taken drips we normally do not see, such as low-dose Levophed, Precedex, and Clevidipine. Our nurses have the ability to deflate TR Bands and titrate cardiac drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Heparin, and Nitro.
Types and Ages of Patients Served
- The Chief of Medicine must approve the admission of patients under the age of 18. No patient under the age of 13 may be admitted to 8 West.
- Pregnant patients may be admitted with Labor and Delivery performing daily fetal monitoring for gestation >20 weeks and OB consult.
In efforts to create a culture of Accountability, Communication and Teamwork (ACT), PCU has established a unit slogan, “PCU Olympians”. Various efforts are made to engage the staff. For example, awarding the “Gold Medalist” each month to an outstanding employee. The network of communication has been broadened by introducing new methods or relaying information to staff (New communication TV in breakroom, communication tree).
PCU strives to align with the priorities of this organization by minimizing patient suffering, increase patient safety and patient quality outcomes, and create a healthy work environment.
As a Registered Nurse at UM BWMC, you’ll experience:
- An organization that supports, recognizes and invests in their nurses.
- Our Professional Advancement Model (PAM) designed to recognize and reward nurses based on their professional contributions to advancing the practice and profession of nursing.
- An environment of excellence focused on quality and interprofessional collaboration.
- A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage – Tax-Free Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement and more!
- Work Life Balance: You’ll accrue annual leave; we offer dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability and an employee assistance program.
- Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement & continuing education options.
Job Summary
This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses at BWMC 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. Strives to provide an environment where patients, families, and colleagues collaborate in the delivery 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. Is accountable to hold the Service Standards of the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values.
What You Need to Be Successful:
- Associate Degree in Nursig is required; BSN preferred
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required upon hire.
- Must meet all unit specific certification requirements: (PALS, ACLS, NRP).
- Current Maryland RN licensure is required prior to beginning orientation.
- At least 1 year of RN experience is required.
- Professional Certification is highly encouraged.
- If there is gap in applied nursing experience of 5 years or more successful completion of a refresher course within past 6 months is required.
- Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
To be immediately considered for this position with BWMC please contact Dominique Spann at dominique.spann@umm.edu with an updated resume or schedule a call here!
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.