(RN) Shock Trauma, Trauma Resuscitation, Registered Nurse, Rotating Job at University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, MD

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  • University of Maryland Medical System
  • Baltimore, MD

Job Description

Company Description
Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet®-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won't find a more vibrant place to work!
Job Description
General Summary
This role is considered the minimum role for all nurses at UMMC who have greater than 12 months experience. This nurse will be competent in the skills/knowledge required and fully participate in unit governance. He/she will practice and adhere to the guidelines specified in the UMMC Professional Nurse Job Charter. 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.
For more than 50 years, the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center has been a worldwide leader in trauma care. Shock Trauma is the heart of Maryland's exceptional Emergency Medical Services (EMS)—the first coordinated system in the country and a national model of excellence.
At one of the highest-volume trauma centers in the United States, the 13-bay Trauma Resuscitation Unit (TRU) is staffed with a multidisciplinary team ready to admit, resuscitate, stabilize and treat those whose lives are threatened by trauma-related injuries including: acute complex orthopaedic injuries; injuries to the spine and brain; vascular emergencies, facial trauma, multiple organ dysfunction, respiratory failure, and severe sepsis. The nursing staff maintains the highest level of critical care and resuscitation knowledge and skills, often exceeding the national average for certification. Together, we form a world-class team dedicated to furthering the practice of patient care.
Qualifications
Education and Experience

* Competent evaluation with successful passing of probation; current on all mandatory classes/training.
* 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.
* Maintenance of 10 contact hours of education/year.
* Member of a professional organization.
* Recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Demonstrated ability to lead others, such as effectiveness as charge nurse, preceptor, or clinical resource. Demonstrated effectiveness as a multidisciplinary team member.
* Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information.
* 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 ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
* Demonstrated/documented highly effective interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.

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.
* Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

Unit Preferences
- RN with a minimum of 3-5 years of critical care or emergency department nursing experience
- Invasive monitoring experience (arterial lines, EVDs, etc)
- Extensive knowledge on vasoactive medications and drip titration
- Both BLS and ACLS
- Membership of a professional organization (AACN, ENA, etc)
- Advanced Certifications (CCRN, TCRN, CEN, ATCN, TNCC, ATLS, etc)

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:

* Pay Range: $34.50-$59.08
* Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift Differential available
* Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide (

Job Tags

Worldwide, Trial period, Shift work,

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