Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Orthopedic Unit - Northwest Hospital at LifeBridge Health

Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Orthopedic Unit - Northwest Hospital

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  Sign On Bonus Potential: 20000
• Randallstown, MD
• NORTHWEST HOSPITAL
• SURGICAL/ORTHOPEDIC
• Full-time w/Weekend Commitment - Day shift - 7:00am-7:30pm
• Staff Nurse
• 85542
• $35.00-$54.82 Experience based
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UNIT SUMMARY: The Surgery/Orthopedic unit is a 40-bed unit that specializes in post-operative care for patients who have undergone general surgery, or plastic, joint replacement or spinal surgery. Patients on this unit may also require nonsurgical treatment for orthopedic injuries. This busy and challenging unit is staffed with professionals who have their entire focus on the care of the patient. Staff members must utilize strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms, and develop and implement patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
JOB SUMMARY: Provides safe, age-appropriate patient care, and functions as advisor and resource for patients and their families as a member of the patient care team. Works under the direct supervision and direction of the Nurse Manager.
REQUIREMENTS:

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  Formal working knowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); requires knowledge of a specialized field.
  
• Bachelor's of Nursing preferred from CCNE accredited schools.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• Maryland Registered Nurse License.
• American Heart Association CPR Certification, BLS Certification

Additional Information

As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.
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