Senior Clinical Nurse - Operating Room

Qualifications

• 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.
• BSN or Specialty Certification required.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Must meet all unit specific certification requirements (ACLS, PAL, NRP)
• Relevant clinical work experience related to practice on the unit.

• 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.
• BSN or Specialty Certification required.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Must meet all unit specific certification requirements (ACLS, PAL, NRP)
• Relevant clinical work experience related to practice on the unit.

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution.

UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

This role is designed for the nurse who is a clinical and professional leader at the unit level
. Demonstrates effective and consistent leadership behaviors in advancing evidence based practices, leading unit governance initiatives, and coaching others to achieve and grow in the role of the professional nurse. 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.

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.

• Advances clinical practice on the unit; consistently integrates evidence into practice and uses this as a firm foundation for unit practice.
• Serves as a clinical expert and professional resource for the unit nurses; mentors and coaches other nurses to advance their development.
• Provides nursing leadership in the development and implementation of unit level evidenced based protocols/procedures.
• Develops CNI and CNII to effectively function in unit-based roles.
• Models collaboration with interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care; models independent advocacy for patient/family needs.
• Enhances practice consistent with unit operations to ensure safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, patient-centered care.

• Actively engaged in advancing own practice and models that practice in the development of others at the unit level.
• Mentors and coaches others to achieve and maintain competency required for the patient population served at the unit level.
• Develops, implements, and…