Nurse Manager, Emergency Department at University Of Maryland Medical System Careers summary:
The Nurse Manager of the Emergency Department is responsible for the oversight of patient care and nursing staff within the unit, ensuring a safe and effective environment for patients. This role involves leadership in clinical practice as well as administrative support to coordinate care and maintain high standards in line with hospital goals. The Nurse Manager plays a pivotal role in professional development and the enhancement of nursing practices in a nationally recognized healthcare facility.
Job Description
Full-Time / Day Shift / 8a-430p
Join our Emergency Department team and work for an organization that offers:
- Extensive support for career growth
- Community College Tuition Support –$12k with 2-year commitment for RNs
- Active tuition reimbursement program – up to $3,500 per year for undergraduate studies and up to $5,000 per year for graduate studies for full time team members.
- Professional advancement in a clinical ladder
- Support around professional specialty certification
- Relationships with local colleges for career advancement – discounted tuition!
- Progressive interdisciplinary model of care in the ED
- Nationally recognized as ANCC Pathway to Excellence® hospital (professional development and nurse wellbeing)
- Excellent competitive benefits
- Shift differential for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts
General Summary
Under limited supervision, the Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse who is vested with 24-hour accountability for ensuring safe, effective and appropriate patient care on a designated patient care unit. The Nurse Manager serves as the link between the Hospital’s Vision and the unit. The Nurse Manager has direct access to support service resources essential to nursing and patient care, and maintains line authority over unit nursing staff, and assigned PRN, SSP and Float Pool personnel. The Nurse Manager is competent to care for all patients in the age group(s) served by their unit, as defined in the Unit Specific RN Performance Standards.
Mission
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.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Director of Nursing – appropriate Division.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, BSN degree required and MS preferred.
- Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Nursing.
- Three (3) years of progressive experience in hospital nursing and proven administrative/leadership ability.
- At least two (2) years of progressive experience in the emergency department.
- Background in education and experience in performance improvement is preferred.
Working Conditions
Works inside. May be exposed to body fluids. Exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, requiring the observation of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting.
Physical Requirements
Work is heavy. Requires close attention to many details. Standing, walking, and ascending/descending stairs is required 3-5 hours/day, 0-3 hours sitting, bending, lifting and reaching required up to and in excess of one hundred (100) pounds in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy. Requires hearing and visual acuity 5-8 hours/day.
UM BWMC Achieves ANCC Pathway to Excellence Designation
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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