Registered Nurse; RN), Cardiac Cath Lab

Job Posting

This role is designed for the nurse who is a clinical and professional leader at the unit level. He/she advances evidence based practices, leads unit governance initiatives, and mentors others to achieve and grow in the role of the professional nurse. As a senior member of the practice partnership at the unit level, serves as a leader, change agent, and coordinator of patient care services within a specific service line.

Takes a leadership role in overall design and implementation of a relationship-based care system that facilitates achievement of patient outcomes, supports continuity of care and patient flow between care delivery sites, and enhances patient safety and care giver satisfaction. Monitors the quality and cost effectiveness of nursing practice and governance systems 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 professional practice on the unit, and to the manager for the totality of work performance. Is accountable to hold to the Service Standards and to the Nursing Mission, Vision and Values.

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reports to Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse of unit to which assigned.

An Associate Degree in Nursing is required;
Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing is preferred.

Current Maryland RN licensure is required prior to beginning orientation.

At least 2 years of ED or ICU RN experience is required.

Employees hired on or after July 1, 2018 will be required to complete a Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing within 5 years from the date of hire or transfer into a Clinical Nursing position.

Professional Certification is highly encouraged and required if the individual does not have a BSN.

If there is a gap in applied nursing experience of 5 years or more successful completion of a refresher course within past 6 months is required.

American Heart Association (AHA) BLS and ACLS required upon hire.

Maintains all Clinical Nurse I core expectations.

Competent evaluation with successful passing of probation; current on all mandatory classes/training.

Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information.

Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills.

Competent in care of unit specific patient population and functions effectively in roles specific to the unit.

Utilizes and integrates evidence into practice.

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care addressing patient/family needs.

Transitions from task-based care to holistic care.

Participates in unit based Clinical Practice activities.

Integrates patient education materials utilizing the Teach Back methodology.

Assists in the development of clinical practice guidelines and standards for unit.

Services as Clinical Resource for others.

Engaged in advancing own practice.

Contributes to ancillary personnel skills and development.

Participates in unit based Professional Development activities.

Contributes to unit-based education and learning activities (One (1) per year that could be posters, storyboards, presentation, in-service, group project).

Completes a minimum of ten (10) CE's annually (a minimum of 50% of the 10 continuing education hours must be directly related to the full scope of your certification and/or specialty; a minimum of 50% of your 10 continuing education hours must be formally approved CE's) or successful completion of six (6) credit hours towards a BSN or master's degree.

Member of professional organization.

Serves as super-user or subject matter expert (SME).

Participates in organizational or community service programs, such as Health Fairs, walks, booths, schools, churches, etc.

Achieves professional certification in area of practice.

Achieves a BS from a College of Nursing.

Demonstrates knowledge of…