Clinical Practice Specialist, Emergency Department, Heart Institute at University of Maryland Medical System

Company Description

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. 

Job Description

1. Incorporates the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of patients, visitors, and / or co-workers in daily activities.
2. Is recognized by co-workers, patients, and customers as responsive, courteous, respectful, and cooperative.
3. Positively promotes the mission, values, and goals of the organization.
4. Preserves the dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of every person.
5. Participates in performance improvement activities.
6. Maintains and uses material, supplies and equipment in a cost effective manner.
7. Uses time constructively.
8. Appropriately prioritizes tasks.
9. Supports the team and its members.
10. Contributes ideas for cost reductions or improved efficiency without sacrificing quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (required)
• Master’s Degree (required or to be initiated within 8 month of position)
• BLS (AHA / required)
• BLS Instructor (preferred or willing to obtain)
• Current license to practice professional nursing in the state.
• ACLS required for all cardiac and ICU’s (optional for other areas)
• PALS and NRP required if covering Maternal Child including the NICU
• 3-5 years nursing experience (required)
• 2-4 years in specialty area (preferred)

Additional Information

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