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The University of Maryland Medical System

Registered Nurse (RN) Spinal Cord Unit, Nights, 10K Sign on Bonus

The University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


Registered Nurse (RN) Spinal Cord Unit, Nights, 10K Sign on Bonus

Full-time

Shift: Night

Location: UM Rehab and Ortho

Position Type: Non-Exempt

We’re making Maryland stronger! With roots that go as far back as 1895, the UM Rehab & Ortho Institute continues to be a pioneer in orthopedics and neurological disorders. Our 141-bed facility welcomes over 3,000 patients every year, specializing in everything from total joint replacement to spinal cord injuries and neurological conditions.

The Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program at the University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute helps people with a spinal injury achieve their highest level of independence.

We offer a $10,000 Sign On Bonus for RN's with more than 1 year of experience with a 2-year pay back clause.

We are seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our nursing team at University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute.

Our patient population includes both adult and geriatric patients with the following diagnoses or treatments:

Post Orthopaedic surgery (total joints, foot/ankle, upper extremity, sports injuries)

Psychogenic versus epilepsy differential diagnosis

Medical observation from rehabilitation patient deterioration

As a Registered Nurse at UM Rehab & Ortho, you’ll experience:

A

supportive and collaborative

work environment

A

comprehensive benefits package

including health, vision and dental coverage, prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, and more!

Work-Life Balance:

You’ll accrue vacation, holiday, sick leave, and personal leave days; 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.

FREE Parking

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 interdisciplinary team.

Principal Responsibilities and Tasks

Provides independent care to unit specific patient population; serves as clinical resource for others, utilizes and integrates evidence into practice, functions effectively in roles specific to unit (such as charge nurse, etc.).

Serves as an effective primary nurse; collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs.

Assists in team development and evaluation of patient care delivery; suggests methods for improvement.

Participates in implementation efforts addressing nursing quality indicators.

Supports charge nurse decisions; performs charge role for assigned shifts as needed.

Serves as preceptor, coach, mentor to new nurses and students.

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.

One year nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.

Current CPR certification required.

Up-to-date status on all mandatory training and classes.

Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education every two years.

Member of a professional organization.

Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.

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