Registered Nurse (RN), Ortho Acute, Nights, $5k Sign On Bonus

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 Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD

The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD

The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD

The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

Job Description

Restrictions Apply : We are offering a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus, with a two year commitment, for this position.

New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN)-Ortho Acute Full time-Night Shift

UMUC-Bel Air

General Summary :

This role is considered for the new graduate or nurse with less than 12 months experience . The nurse will utilize this time to learn the institution and nursing practice. It is expected that a nurse in this role successfully meets all requirements of the Nurse Residency Program and Departmental Orientation. 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.

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.

Clinical Practice / Care Delivery :

• Focus of clinical practice / care delivery and on own learning.
• Uses / applies evidence-based practice, accesses appropriate resources.
• Follows unit based protocols, documentation, pathways, etc
• Involves patient and family in care; follows model of care delivery guidelines.
• Conducts patient / family needs assessment; initiates and documents patient / family education, seeks guidance in advocating the patient / family needs when appropriate.
• Delivers care consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient centered care.

Professional Development :

Service / Quality :

Patient Safety :

Qualifications

Additional Information

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

Compensation :

Pay Range : Flat Rate $37

Other Compensation (if applicable) : Shift Differentials, $5,000 Sign On Bonus

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