Clinical Nurse II- Acute Surgery

Job Description

Work Schedule:

7a-730p and 11a-1130p rotational schedule; every third weekend requirement

Competency in care of unit specific patient population; independently practices with solid knowledge and clinical skills; engaged in advancing own practice.

Serves as a clinical resource for others.

Applies and integrates evidence into practice

Functions effectively in roles specific to unit, such as arrest team for ICU, triage for ED, etc.

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care; independently advocating for patient/family needs

Models practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely effective, efficient, equitable, patient centered care.

Unit Description

The 6th floor is a surgical unit specializing in the care of the patients before and after surgical procedures. Also supports medical overflow.

Ratio: 4:1 - 5:1

The surgical patient population we serve includes but is not limited to:

• Hepatobiliary
• Colorectal
• General Surgery
• General orthopaedics (Total Knee, Total Hip, TMA, BKA, etc)
• Ortho spine
• GU (Cystectomy, Prostatectomy, Ileal Conduit, etc)
• GYN
• Head and Neck
• Overview of Department Services

The 6th floor Team includes RNs, student nurses, PCTs and Exercise Technicians. We work closely with our rehab partners and have a dedicated therapy gym on the unit. Each service line has dedicated advanced practice providers as part of the surgical team to support enhanced recovery and complex patient needs.

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.

More than 12 months nursing experience. Solid knowledge and clinical skills.

Current AHA BLS certification required.

Must meet all unit specific certification requirements: (PALS, ACLS, NRP)

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

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $39.35 - $54.05
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
  Shift Differential, This position is eligible for a $20K sign-on bonus

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